Château Bois de la Gravette
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Château Bois de la Gravette, managed by Lucie Mançais in Moulis-en-Médoc, is a 4.5-hectare winegrowing estate certified organic. It produces red wines in Moulis-en-Médoc and Listrac-Médoc, using diversified farming practices.
Identity
Château Bois de la Gravette is managed by Lucie Mançais. The estate is located in Moulis-en-Médoc, in the Gironde.
History and philosophy
Lucie Mançais took over the vineyard in 2020. That very year, the estate embarked on conversion to organic viticulture, achieving official organic certification in 2023.
The appellations
Château Bois de la Gravette produces wines under the Moulis-en-Médoc and Listrac-Médoc appellations. Two hectares of the vineyard are located in Moulis-en-Médoc, along with 1.5 hectares farmed under a tenancy agreement in Listrac-Médoc.
Practical information
Château Bois de la Gravette is located at 6 Chemin de Garbejac, 33480 Moulis-en-Médoc. For further details, the estate can be contacted on +33556582211.
Find out more
For more information, the estate's Facebook page is available via the following link: Estate's Facebook page
Frequently asked questions
- Who manages Château Bois de la Gravette?
- Château Bois de la Gravette is managed by Lucie Mançais, who took over the estate in 2020.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Bois de la Gravette?
- Château Bois de la Gravette produces red wines under the Moulis-en-Médoc and Listrac-Médoc appellations.
- What is the vineyard surface area and farming method?
- The vineyard covers 4.5 hectares. It has been farmed organically since 2020 and certified organic since 2023, integrating diversified plantings and livestock.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Bois de la Gravette?
- The grape varieties grown at Château Bois de la Gravette are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Bois de la Gravette vineyard covers an area of 4.5 hectares. The grape varieties grown are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate implements diversified farming practices, including planting hazelnut hedges, fruit trees, fodder shrubs, and flower-rich fallow land. Animals, such as nine ewes and two cows, are also kept on the property.
Signature cuvées
The estate crafts four main red cuvées. Notable among these is a cuvée named “La Première Fois”. The property is also renowned for its micro-cuvées, ranging between three and six in number. The wines are made in a fresh, fruity style, focused on accessibility and pure drinking pleasure.
- Appellations
- Moulis-en-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc
- Commune
- Moulis-en-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Lucie Mançais
- Surface area
- 4.5 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- Moulis-en-Médoc
- Phone
- +33556582211