RECONNECTING WITH THE HISTORY OF BORDEAUX BY REPLANTING
ALL OF ITS FORGOTTEN HISTORIC GRAPE VARIETIES,
IN A BIODYNAMIC APPROACH THAT RESPECTS THE TERROIR.
Survey map of the Saint-Pey terroir
THE ESTATE
A HISTORIC ESTATE IN THE GRAVES
Set on the left bank of the Garonne, in Saint-Pierre-de-Mons within the Graves appellation, Château Cazebonne covers close to 30 hectares and is one of the oldest estates in the village. Vines have thrived here since the Middle Ages on historic plots — Grand Cazebonne, Peyron, Bouché, Darche, Le Maine — and as early as the 14th century its wines were shipped from Langon to England and Northern Europe, contributing to the fame of Bordeaux claret. Gravel, sand and clay over limestone subsoils: every parcel offers a unique geological signature, between aromatic finesse and mineral depth.
DISCOVER THE ESTATETHE MAN BEHIND IT
...TAKEN OVER BY AN ENTHUSIAST
I was not born among the vines. I am not the heir of a long line of estate owners. My path lies elsewhere: I founded companies and built projects, notably the recipe website 750g.com. And yet wine caught up with me — a passion discovered as a student in Lille in the 1990s, a subject that brings the senses and knowledge together. My mind was made up: one day, I would be a winegrower.
WHY HE BECAME A WINEGROWER
Photo: Yon Babeanu
Ampelography by Viala and Vermorel
OUR MISSION
REPLANTING THE GRAPES OF THE PAST
Before phylloxera, Bordeaux grew dozens of different grape varieties. Most disappeared in favour of a handful of them. Our mission is to replant those historic varieties, parcel after parcel, to give Bordeaux back its original complexity: Blanc Auba, Sauvignonasse, Pardotte, Castets, Mancin, Saint-Macaire, Jurançon noir — flavours forgotten for more than a century.
DISCOVER THESE VARIETIESOur commitments
THREE PILLARS, ONE VISION
01
ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC
Certified organic and Demeter, we tend the vines to the rhythm of living soils. No herbicides, cover crops and regenerated soils, natural preparations. Biodiversity is gradually reclaiming every one of our parcels.
02
MODERN WINEMAKING
Minimal sulphites, indigenous yeasts, as few inputs as possible: the fruit must speak for itself. Gentle macerations, ageing in old barrels or amphorae to let the fruit express itself. Living, mouth-watering wines made to be enjoyed young.
03
TERROIR-DRIVEN WINES
Six distinct terroir blocks across different geological terraces, from deep gravels to starfish limestone, silty and clay soils. Each parcel brings a unique imprint to our wines.
A PIRATE BORDEAUX
GIVING BORDEAUX A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
Bordeaux is criticised. Bordeaux is under attack. Yet its reputation is unmatched. We are convinced wine lovers will come back to Bordeaux if we are willing to question ourselves: listening to our customers, understanding a fast-changing society, adapting to climate change... We are ready to take on all of these challenges, by no longer enduring, no longer complaining, and by going out to meet those who sell our wines. Naturally, from the very beginning we were among those who raised the Pirate flag as a strong signal of Bordeaux's renewal.
BORDEAUX IS BACK
WINE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS
OUR WINES NEAR YOU
Our wines are sold exclusively through our partner wine shops and restaurants. They champion our innovative approach and our modern Bordeaux wines. Find them on the map or get in touch to join the network.
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OR ORDER OUR WINES ONLINE!
If you can't find our wines at your local wine shop (do tell them to call us, or better still send us their details), you can order a few bottles of our cuvées here and we will take the greatest care in shipping them to your door.
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Our latest stories
12 October 2026
Harvest Dates: To Wait or Not to Wait?
Harvest dates – this is THE question that preoccupies us annually here at the vineyard. Should we wait for ideal skin ripeness or preserve freshness and balance, as alcohol levels soar and acidity levels plummet? It's no longer a simple choice, but a genuine conundrum, exacerbated by climate change.
11 October 2026
QuoteSee the World Through Rosy Hues!
It's better to drink red, than to feel blue!
09 October 2026
The pirate flag 🏴☠️ is hoisted for the Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival.
The pirate flag 🏴☠️ is hoisted for the Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival. A very pleasant moment of sharing with curious passers-by, tourists, and Parisians. An opportunity for them to taste 14 cuvées offered by 7 pirate winemakers. **Are you coming?** Until Sunday evening. You can't
07 October 2026
To our restaurant partners, we're at Delas, in Rungis, to offer you a taste of our wine.
To our restaurant partners, we're at Delas, in Rungis, to offer you a taste of our wine. 4 AM – an early start, but a thoroughly enjoyable time!
06 October 2026
QuizDo you know the answer? 🍷
Leave your answer in the comments, then test your knowledge with the 10 other questions from the Cazebonne quiz.
05 October 2026
A great article in Le Républicain about the 2026 vintage and a presentation of our conservatory of forgotten grape varieties, which will feature over 70 historic grape varieties from next year.
A great article in Le Républicain about the 2026 vintage and a presentation of our conservatory of forgotten grape varieties, which will feature over 70 historic grape varieties from next year. A tremendous undertaking now begins for us: to observe and document the potential of these grape varieties
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