Château Belair Coubet
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Château Belair Coubet is a six-generation family-run estate located in Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, in Côtes de Bourg. Managed by Delphine Faure Maison, the 45-hectare vineyard (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) is farmed using sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) and certified HVE. It produces red wines across Côtes de Bourg, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux Supérieur.
Identity
Château Belair Coubet is situated in the commune of Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, in Gironde. It is currently managed by Delphine Faure Maison, who has been farming the estate single-handedly for three years.
History and philosophy
Château Belair Coubet has been a family-owned estate of artisan winegrowers for six generations. Alain Faure ran the estate from the 1970s onwards. Delphine Faure Maison joined the property some thirty years ago before taking over full management.
The vineyard has been farmed using sustainable practices (lutte raisonnée) for 25 years. The estate has been HVE-certified (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since the 2018 vintage.
The appellations
Château Belair Coubet produces wines under the Côtes de Bourg, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations.
Practical information
Visits and tastings at Château Belair Coubet are available by appointment, Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. To arrange a visit, contact the estate by telephone at 05 57 42 68 80 or by email at belair-coubet@vignoblesfaure.com.
The estate is located in Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse (33710).
Find out more
Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- Where is Château Belair Coubet located?
- Château Belair Coubet is located in the commune of Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse, in the Gironde department. This location allows it to produce wines under several Bordeaux appellations. The estate is open for visits and tastings by appointment.
- Who currently runs Château Belair Coubet?
- Château Belair Coubet is currently managed by Delphine Faure Maison. She has been managing the estate alone for three years, continuing the work of her family, who have been winegrowers on this property for six generations. Delphine Faure Maison joined the estate around thirty years ago before taking full responsibility.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Belair Coubet vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Belair Coubet covers an area of 45 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The grape variety mix is dominated by 60% Merlot, complemented by 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has been cultivated using sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) for 25 years and has been certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since the 2018 vintage.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Belair Coubet?
- Château Belair Coubet produces wines under several appellations, primarily Côtes de Bourg. The estate also offers wines under the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations. These appellations reflect the diversity of terroirs and wine styles crafted by the estate, mainly from red grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Belair Coubet spans 45 hectares on clay-limestone soils.
The grape varieties planted comprise 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces red wines crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
- Appellations
- Côtes de Bourg, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
- Commune
- Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse
- Wine region
- Les Vins de Côtes
- Owner
- Delphine FAURE MAISON
- Surface area
- 45 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Practical information
- Address
- 33710 Saint-Ciers-de-Canesse
- Phone
- 05 57 42 68 80
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- sur rendez-vous (8h-12h et 14h-17h)