Château Branda
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Château Branda is a winegrowing estate in Puisseguin, within the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation. Certified HVE and Agriculture Biologique (organic), its 19-hectare vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon on clay-limestone soils.
Identity
Château Branda is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Puisseguin, in Gironde. It is owned by Guy Benjamin. The estate is also in contact with David Milcent.
History and Philosophy
Château Branda committed to an environmental management approach with ISO 14001 certification, achieved nearly ten years ago. The estate has also held Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification for just under a decade. More recently, it earned Agriculture Biologique (AB) organic certification for its wines, with the 2022 vintage certified both AB and HVE3. The estate has been producing wines for at least 29 vintages.
Appellations
Château Branda produces wines under the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical Information
Château Branda is located at 5, rue du Brandat, 33570 Puisseguin. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 05 57 74 62 55 or by email at chateau.branda@wanadoo.fr. The tasting and sales cellar is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The estate offers cellar-door sales, has visitor parking, and can accommodate groups. It is accessible by coach. Languages spoken are English, Spanish, and French. Credit/debit card payments are accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château Branda and where is it located?
- Château Branda is owned by Guy Benjamin and is located in the commune of Puisseguin, in Gironde. Its precise address is 5, rue du Brandat, 33570 Puisseguin. The estate is also in contact with David Milcent.
- What environmental certifications does Château Branda hold?
- Château Branda holds several environmental certifications. It achieved ISO 14001 certification nearly ten years ago and the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) label for a similar period. More recently, the estate achieved Agriculture Biologique (AB) organic certification, with the 2022 vintage being the first to be certified both AB and HVE3.
- What is the composition of the Château Branda vineyard?
- The Château Branda vineyard spans 19 hectares and sits at an altitude of 110 metres. The grape varieties planted comprise 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is 47 years. Harvesting is carried out both manually and mechanically.
- How does Château Branda vinify and age its wines?
- Vinification and ageing at Château Branda take place in various vessels, including stainless steel vats and barrels. Ageing is conducted with 30% new oak barrels and 60% in barrels of one or more previous fills. The wines are produced under the Puisseguin Saint-Émilion appellation.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The Château Branda vineyard spans 19 hectares. The soils are clay-limestone, featuring Tertiary slab limestone formations, asteriated limestone weathered rock (altérites à Astéries) and Upper Stampian facies, alongside shallow red sandy-clay soils over limestone bedrock. The vineyard sits at an altitude of 110 metres, with an average vine age of 47 years. The grape varieties planted comprise 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting is carried out both manually and mechanically.
Flagship Cuvées
Château Branda offers several cuvées. The Château Branda wine is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 vintage received a Gold Medal at the Concours de Bordeaux, while the 2021 vintage was awarded a Bronze Medal at the same competition. The 2021 vintage has an ageing potential of 5 to 6 years, and the 2022 vintage, certified AB and HVE3, offers an ageing potential of 7 to 9 years.
Vinification and Ageing
Vinification and ageing of the Château Branda wines take place in various vessels, including stainless steel vats and barrels. Ageing is carried out with 30% new oak barrels and 60% in barrels of one or more previous fills.
- Appellation
- Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Puisseguin
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Guy Benjamin
- Technical direction
- David Milcent
- Surface area
- 19 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Practical information
- Address
- 5, rue du brandat, 33570 PUISSEGUIN
- Phone
- 0033(0)557746255
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi De 08:30 à 12:00 et de 13:30 à 16:00