Château Ballandreau
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Château Ballandreau, a ten-generation family estate in Coutures-sur-Dropt, cultivates 15 hectares certified organic on clay-limestone soils. It produces wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations.
Identity
Château Ballandreau is a winegrowing estate located in Coutures-sur-Dropt, in the Gironde. It is part of Vignoble Gorioux, a family-owned property deeply rooted in the local wine landscape. The estate's consultant oenologist is Anne Calderoni.
History and philosophy
Château Ballandreau is steeped in a long family history, with the vineyard having been tended by the same family for ten generations. Committed to environmentally friendly practices, the estate was awarded organic certification (Agriculture Biologique) in 2008.
The appellations
Château Ballandreau crafts wines under several appellations. Le Ballandreau Rouge is produced under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, while white wines such as Le Ballandreau Blanc are made under the Bordeaux appellation.
Practical information
Château Ballandreau is located at 1104 Ldt Ballandreau, 33580 Coutures-sur-Dropt. You can contact the estate by phone at +33 6 78 91 12 72 or by email at ballandreau@gmail.com. For project inquiries, a dedicated contact is also available at dominiquegorioux@gmail.com.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Ballandreau located and who owns it?
- Château Ballandreau is located in Coutures-sur-Dropt, in the Gironde. It is part of Vignoble Gorioux, a family-owned wine estate. The estate benefits from the expertise of consultant oenologist Anne Calderoni.
- What is Château Ballandreau's approach to viticulture?
- Château Ballandreau is committed to eco-friendly practices, earning organic certification (Agriculture Biologique) in 2008. The vineyard is managed parcel by parcel on a clay-limestone terroir. This sustainable approach is the legacy of a rich family tradition, with the vineyard tended by the same family for ten generations.
- Which appellations and grape varieties are cultivated at Château Ballandreau?
- Château Ballandreau produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation for reds and Bordeaux for whites. The grape varieties planted are diverse, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Malbec, Marselan, Petit Verdot, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris.
- What are the different cuvées produced by Château Ballandreau?
- Château Ballandreau offers several cuvées, including Le Ballandreau Rouge (a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation), Le Ballandreau Blanc (100% Sauvignon under the Bordeaux appellation) and Le Ballandreau Rosé (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon). Other distinct cuvées include "Sur le fil" (Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon) and "Comme des enfants" (Malbec, Petit Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc).
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Ballandreau spans 15 hectares, defined by clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted comprise Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Malbec, Marselan, Petit Verdot, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris. The estate manages its vineyard through a micro-plot approach.
Flagship cuvées
Le Ballandreau Rouge
Le Ballandreau Rouge is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 vintage has an alcohol level of 13% ABV, with a limited production of 2,000 bottles.
Le Ballandreau Blanc
Crafted from 100% Sauvignon, Le Ballandreau Blanc is a white wine whose 2022 vintage reaches 13% ABV. Production stands at around 2,000 bottles.
Le Ballandreau Rosé
This cuvée is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2025 vintage of Ballandreau Rosé has an alcohol level of 12.5% ABV and is produced in a small run of 600 bottles.
Sur le fil
The Sur le fil cuvée is crafted in collaboration with Camille and Mathias Marquet. It is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sémillon. The 2023 vintage displays an alcohol level of 14% ABV, with a production of 2,000 bottles.
Comme des enfants
The Comme des enfants cuvée, with the 2023 vintage at 10.5% ABV, is an original blend of 35% Malbec, 20% Petit Verdot and 45% Sauvignon Blanc. Production is limited to 660 bottles.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Coutures
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Vignoble Gorioux
- Technical direction
- Anne Calderoni
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Malbec, Marselan, Petit Verdot, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Gris
Practical information
- Address
- 1104 Ldt Ballandreau, 33580 Coutures-sur-Dropt
- Phone
- +33 6 78 91 12 72
- Contact form
- Contact the estate