Château Ballarin
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Château Ballarin, a family-owned winegrowing estate in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne since 1932, produces wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. Currently managed by Rémi Ballarin, the 30-hectare vineyard offers on-site cellar-door sales and tastings.
Identity
Château Ballarin, also operating as Scea vignobles Ballarin, is located in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, in the Gironde department. The estate is currently run by Rémi Ballarin.
History and philosophy
The estate's history began in 1932 with Marcel Ballarin, who initially farmed 5 hectares of white grape varieties. His son, Roger Ballarin, expanded the property to 10 hectares, planted red grape varieties, and began estate bottling and commercialising the estate's wines.
In 2001, Rémi Ballarin took over the property, continuing the family legacy.
The appellations
The wines of Château Ballarin are crafted under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations.
Practical information
Château Ballarin is situated at Quartier Saint-Romain, 33540 Sauveterre-de-Guyenne. The estate can be contacted by phone at 05 56 71 52 69 or by email at remi.ballarin@wanadoo.fr.
The estate offers cellar-door direct sales and tastings.
Holiday accommodation (gîte) is also available on site.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Ballarin located?
- Château Ballarin, also known as Scea vignobles Ballarin, is located in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne, in the Gironde department. Its exact address is Quartier Saint-Romain, 33540 Sauveterre-de-Guyenne. This is where the winegrowing estate conducts its operations and crafts its wines.
- Who is the current owner of Château Ballarin and what is the estate's history?
- The current owner of Château Ballarin is Rémi Ballarin, who established himself at the estate in 2001. The family's winemaking history began in 1932 with Marcel Ballarin, who initially cultivated 5 hectares of white grape varieties. His son, Roger Ballarin, expanded the vineyard to 10 hectares, introduced red grape varieties, and initiated on-property bottling and commercialisation, thereby perpetuating a lasting family winemaking heritage.
- Which appellations and main cuvées are produced?
- Château Ballarin crafts wines under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. The estate's flagship cuvées include Château Loyasson and Château Roc de Levrault. Château Roc de Levrault is available under both the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations. These wines reflect the distinctive terroirs of the Bordeaux region.
- Can you visit Château Ballarin or buy wine directly at the estate?
- Yes, Château Ballarin welcomes visitors to the estate. It offers cellar-door sales, allowing guests to purchase wines directly on site. Tastings are organised to discover the various cuvées. Furthermore, a holiday cottage (gîte) is available on the property for those wishing to extend their stay in the heart of the vineyard.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard spans an area of 30 hectares.
Key cuvées
The estate produces several cuvées, including Château Loyasson and Château Roc de Levrault. The Château Roc de Levrault cuvée is produced under the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation. Bordeaux appellation wines are also marketed under the Château Roc de Levrault label.
Documented blends include Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon for the 2009 Château Loyasson. For the 2014 Château Roc de Levraut, the recorded blend consists of Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon (65%-35%). Older vintages of Château Roc de Levraut, such as the 1998, have also included Cabernet-Sauvignon (60%) and Cabernet Franc (10%).
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Murano – Venezia
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Rémi Ballarin
- Surface area
- 30 ha
Practical information
- Address
- Fondamenta Lorenzo Radi, 14, 30141 Murano – Venezia
- Phone
- 041 739375
- cortella@tiscali.it
- Opening hours
- Da Lunedì a Venerdì: 08:30 – 13:00 – 14:30 – 18:30, Sabato: 09:00 – 13:00, Domenica: Chiuso
- Visits
- Oui