Château Boudon
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Château Boudon, a 28-hectare winegrowing estate located in Soulignac within the Entre-deux-Mers, produces a diverse range of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines (crémants). Certified organic since 1963, its vineyard thrives on clay-limestone soils and clay marls.
Identity
Château Boudon is located in Soulignac, in the Gironde department. It manages its vineyards according to organic farming principles.
History and Philosophy
The history of Château Boudon dates back to 1963. The estate committed early on to an environmentally friendly approach, adopting organic farming across its entire vineyard.
Appellations
Château Boudon crafts wines under six different appellations, predominantly within the Entre-deux-Mers region. The portfolio includes dry whites, sweet whites, rosés, reds, and crémants.
Winemaking and Ageing
Specific information regarding the winemaking and ageing practices at Château Boudon is not documented.
Practical Information
Château Boudon is located at Le Bourdieu, 33760 Soulignac. It can be reached by telephone at +33 (0)5 56 23 65 60. The tasting cellar is open Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. For visits, booking at least one day in advance is recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Boudon located?
- Château Boudon is situated in Soulignac, a village in the Entre-deux-Mers wine region of the Gironde department. Its vineyards are set in a gently rolling, grassed valley.
- How large is the Château Boudon vineyard?
- The vineyard of Château Boudon covers 28 hectares and is farmed entirely according to organic viticulture practices.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Boudon?
- Château Boudon grows seven grape varieties. For the reds, the estate cultivates Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. For the whites, Sauvignon, Muscadelle, and Sémillon are planted.
- Does Château Boudon offer visits and tastings?
- Yes, Château Boudon welcomes visitors. The cellar door is open Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. Prior notice of your visit the day before is required.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The vineyard of Château Boudon covers 28 hectares. It is defined by a grassed small valley, bordered by hedgerows and small copses. The soils are diverse: clay marls particularly suited to Cabernet franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, molasses de l’Agenais for Sauvignon, Muscadelle and Sémillon, as well as clay-limestone soils dedicated to Merlot. The estate cultivates 7 grape varieties, split between reds and whites. The red grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. For the whites, Sauvignon, Muscadelle and Sémillon are grown. The estate is certified organic.
Flagship Cuvées
Château Boudon offers a diverse portfolio of 17 cuvées. Notable among them are Château Haut Mallet, the cuvée 1963 « Origine », Domaine Du Bourdieu, Chapô, Les Vieilles Garennes, Bourdieu Brut, Grain de Folie, Sainte Anne Du Domaine du Bourdieu, and Lhomme Du Bourdieu. The estate produces a broad collection including dry and sweet white wines, rosés, reds, and sparkling crémants.
- Appellation
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Commune
- Soulignac
- Wine region
- Entre-deux-Mers
- Surface area
- 28 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon, Muscadelle, Sémillon
Practical information
- Address
- Le Bourdieu, 33760 Soulignac
- Phone
- 05 56 23 65 60
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h
- Visits
- Merci de prévenir de votre passage la veille.