Where is Château Bourron located?

Château Bourron is located on the banks of the Dordogne, overlooking the historic site of the Bataille de Castillon, and its wines are produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

What is the vineyard surface area of Château Bourron?

The main Château Bourron estate covers 10 hectares, complemented by a 6-hectare experimental vineyard, Tertre de Belvès, bringing the total surface area to 16 hectares.

Which grape varieties are grown at Château Bourron?

At Château Bourron, the grape blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The Tertre de Belvès parcel is planted with 100% Merlot.

How are the wines of Château Bourron made?

The wines are vinified in a cellar with concrete vats and gravity-fed grape reception. They undergo punching down, pumping over, and extended maceration. Ageing takes place in new and one-wine oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, depending on the cuvée.

Château Bourron - Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Château Bourron

Updated on 15 August 2026

Founded in 1842 in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Château Bourron produces red wines based on Merlot and Cabernet Franc from vineyards planted on clay-limestone soils. The estate practises sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée) and includes an experimental vineyard.

Château Bourron — photo principale — © Château Bourron

Identity

Château Bourron is a winegrowing estate located on the banks of the Dordogne, overlooking the historic site of the Bataille de Castillon. The current château was built in 1842.

History and philosophy

The estate was founded in 1842 by Pierre Fauchey-Balguerie, a Bordeaux wine merchant and enthusiast. Built in the same year, the château is distinguished by its belvedere and landscaped grounds planted with exotic species. Current viticultural practices include soil cultivation and a sustainable approach (lutte raisonnée) for the main vineyard. An experimental vineyard is also managed, where various viticultural methods are trialled.

Appellations

The wines produced by Château Bourron, as well as the Tertre de Belvès and Belvédère de Château Bourron cuvées, are crafted under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

Practical information

Direct contact information for Château Bourron is not documented. Details regarding points of sale can be found via the estate's Facebook page.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Château Bourron located?: Château Bourron is located on the banks of the Dordogne, overlooking the historic site of the Bataille de Castillon, and its wines are produced under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.
What is the vineyard surface area of Château Bourron?: The main Château Bourron estate covers 10 hectares, complemented by a 6-hectare experimental vineyard, Tertre de Belvès, bringing the total surface area to 16 hectares.
Which grape varieties are grown at Château Bourron?: At Château Bourron, the grape blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The Tertre de Belvès parcel is planted with 100% Merlot.
How are the wines of Château Bourron made?: The wines are vinified in a cellar with concrete vats and gravity-fed grape reception. They undergo punching down, pumping over, and extended maceration. Ageing takes place in new and one-wine oak barrels for 14 to 16 months, depending on the cuvée.

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Bourron vineyard spans 10 hectares, with a planting density of 5,000 vines per hectare. The soils are clay-limestone, located on south-facing slopes and at the foot of the hillsides. The grape varieties consist predominantly of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%).

In addition, the estate cultivates a separate 6-hectare vineyard, Tertre de Belvès. This terroir features deep clay-limestone soils and is planted entirely with Merlot at a density of 6,500 vines per hectare. Experimental viticultural practices are conducted on this parcel.

Key cuvées

The estate produces several cuvées, all within the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

Château Bourron

This cuvée is fermented in a modern winery equipped with concrete vats, using gravity-fed grape reception, regular punching down (pigeage) and pumping over (remontage). Extended maceration is carried out, and malolactic fermentation takes place partially in new oak barrels. Ageing lasts 14 months, with 40% in new barrels and 60% in one-wine barrels.

Belvédère de Château Bourron

The vinification of this cuvée follows the same principles as Château Bourron, featuring fermentation in concrete vats, gravity reception, punching down, pumping over, extended maceration, and partial malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. Ageing spans 16 months, combining new oak barrels and vats.

Tertre de Belvès

This cuvée comes from an experimental vineyard where various viticultural methods are tested. Ageing takes place over 14 months in new French oak barrels of 225 and 400 litres, prior to bottling at the château.

Vinification and ageing

For the Château Bourron and Belvédère de Château Bourron cuvées, vinification takes place in a cellar equipped with concrete vats. The harvest is received by gravity, followed by punching down and pumping over. Extended maceration is favoured, and malolactic fermentations are partially carried out in new oak barrels. Ageing for Château Bourron lasts 14 months (40% new oak barrels and 60% one-wine barrels). For Belvédère de Château Bourron, ageing lasts 16 months, combining new oak barrels and vats. For the Tertre de Belvès cuvée, ageing lasts 14 months in new 225- and 400-litre French oak barrels.