Château Bourdillot

Identity

Château Le Bourdillot is a family-owned estate located in Portets, in the Gironde. The property is managed by Patrice Haverlan, representing the fourth generation of winegrowers at the helm of the estate.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Le Bourdillot began in 1906, when Jules Haverlan, originally from Arras, acquired the estate, initially located in the commune of Virelade. The property already existed and appeared on a map dating back to 1818, when it belonged to the Comte de Lych.

Over the generations, the Haverlan family continued their winegrowing commitment. Paul Haverlan, Jules's son, took over, followed by Louis Haverlan, Paul's son. In 1956, Louis Haverlan married Thérèse Laconfourque, whose family owned Domaine des Lucques in Portets. This union led to the integration of both properties into the family heritage.

Since 1986, Patrice Haverlan has led the estate, carrying forward the family legacy. Château Le Bourdillot has received several accolades, including a Magnum d'or in 1993 and the Trophée Grands Crus de Graves in 2013.

Appellations

Château Le Bourdillot produces wines under several appellations, including the Graves appellation for its red and white wines, as well as the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation for certain red wines.

Winemaking and ageing

The principal red wines, such as CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT Graves rouge, benefit from ageing in new oak barrels. For white wines like CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT blanc, vinification and ageing take place in barrels with regular bâtonnage on the lees.

The vinification and ageing of the Graves wines take place at the Domaine des Lucques property. The estate uses concrete vats for certain stages of the process.

Practical information

Château Le Bourdillot is located at 11 rue de l'Hospital, 33640 Portets.

The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 67 11 32 or by email at patrice.haverlan@gmail.com.

The estate offers cellar-door sales and tastings. Specific opening hours are not specified for the cellar door, and vineyard tours are not offered.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Le Bourdillot vineyard is located in Portets. The estate's soils are characterised by deep gravels.

The grape varieties for the red wines include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For the white wines, Sauvignon and Sémillon are planted.

Flagship cuvées

Red wines

• CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT Graves rouge: This wine is crafted to offer an assertive structure and rich substance, well-suited to ageing in new oak barrels.
• TENTATION DU CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT: This second red wine stands out for its accessibility and a profile that echoes the character of Le Bourdillot, designed to be enjoyed earlier.
• DOMAINE DES LUCQUES Graves rouge: This cuvée offers suppler, fruit-forward wines with more integrated, discreet oak influence.
• CHATEAU LA GRAVETTE DES LUCQUES: From the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, this wine is crafted to be enjoyed young, highlighting fresh fruit.

White wines

• TENTATION DU CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT blanc: This cuvée offers a crisp, fresh profile marked by citrus aromas such as lemon, grapefruit, and orange peel.
• CHATEAU LE BOURDILLOT blanc: Vinified and aged in barrels with regular bâtonnage on the lees, this white wine develops aromatic expression, roundness, and richness on the palate.