Château Beau Rivage
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Château Beau Rivage, owned by Christine Nadalié in Macau, produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Haut-Médoc appellations. Certified HVE, the winegrowing estate is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture, complemented by barrel-ageing practices.
Identity
Château Beau Rivage is a winegrowing estate located in Macau, in the Gironde department. The property is owned by Christine Nadalié, at the helm of Vignobles Christine Nadalié.
History and Philosophy
The estate was acquired in 1995 by Christine Nadalié. Committed to an environmentally friendly approach, the Château Beau Rivage vineyard achieved Agriculture Biologique certification in 2011 for its plots in Bordeaux Supérieur and Haut-Médoc. Currently, the Bordeaux Supérieur vineyard is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale. The estate is also recognised by the Vigneron Indépendant and Vignobles et Découvertes quality labels.
The Appellations
The wines of Château Beau Rivage are marketed under several appellations, primarily Bordeaux Supérieur and Haut-Médoc. The estate also produces wines under the Bordeaux Clairet appellation for its rosés.
Practical Information
Château Beau Rivage is located at 7, chemin du Bord-de-l’Eau, 33460 Macau. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 10 03 70. The cellar door and shop welcome visitors Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and during July and August, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm as well as weekends from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. The estate also offers wine tourism activities, including tours and wine-themed half-day experiences. The shop offers vintages of the Clos La Bohème, La Petite Bohème, Château Beau Rivage, Benjamin, and Le Phare cuvées, as well as gift sets, magnums, and wine accessories. Office opening hours at the Château are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Where is Château Beau Rivage located and who is the owner?
- Château Beau Rivage is a winegrowing estate located in Macau, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by Christine Nadalié, who also heads Vignobles Christine Nadalié. The estate is situated at 7, chemin du Bord-de-l’Eau, 33460 Macau.
- Which environmental certifications does Château Beau Rivage hold?
- Château Beau Rivage obtained Agriculture Biologique certification for its plots in Bordeaux Supérieur and Haut-Médoc in 2011, reflecting its commitment to eco-friendly practices. Currently, the vineyard producing the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation is also certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE). The estate is further recognised by the Vigneron Indépendant and Vignobles et Découvertes quality labels.
- Which appellations and grape varieties are cultivated at Château Beau Rivage?
- The wines of Château Beau Rivage are primarily marketed under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Haut-Médoc appellations. The estate also produces rosé wines under the Bordeaux Clairet appellation. The vineyard, which spans 5 hectares, is planted with a diverse range of grape varieties, notably Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. The soils are rich but require demanding vineyard work.
- What are the distinctive characteristics of Château Beau Rivage's Benjamin cuvée?
- The Benjamin cuvée is one of Château Beau Rivage's flagship wines, created in 1998. It is crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the harvest carried out by hand. It is renowned as a supple, easy-drinking wine, offering Bordeaux typicity with freshness and balance. Ageing takes place in barrels for 18 months, contributing to its aromatic complexity.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Beau Rivage vineyard spans an area of 5 hectares. The terroirs offer great diversity, with soils described as rich yet demanding to work. The vineyard is planted across the communes of Macau and Ludon-Médoc. The plantings comprise five grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.
Flagship Cuvées
Among the cuvées produced by Château Beau Rivage are Clos La Bohème, La Petite Bohème, Château Beau Rivage, Benjamin, and Le Phare. The Benjamin cuvée, created in 1998 and crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is described as a supple, easy-drinking wine delivering Bordeaux typicity with freshness and balance. The Le Phare cuvée is a prestige cuvée of the estate. The Haut-Médoc cuvée Clos La Bohème has been awarded the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classification for 2025.
Vinification and Ageing
The estate practices grape sorting and plot-by-plot selection. Destemming is total. Harvesting is carried out both mechanically and by hand, notably for the Benjamin cuvée which is harvested manually. Ageing takes place in barrels for a period of 18 to 24 months. The Benjamin cuvée is aged for 18 months in oak barrels.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux Clairet
- Commune
- Macau
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Christine Nadalié
- Surface area
- 5 ha
- Second wine
- Benjamin du Château Beau Rivage
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Practical information
- Address
- 7, chemin du Bord-de-l’Eau, 33460 MACAU
- Phone
- 05 57 10 03 70
- Contact form
- Contact the estate