Château Broustet

Identity

Château Broustet is an 1855 Deuxième Grand Cru Classé located in Barsac, in the Gironde département. The estate belongs to Vignobles de Terroirs, part of Groupe Taillan (Merlaut family). Marina Ginelli is President of the estate, and Jean-Hubert Beaupuy is the S.C.E.A. manager. Jérémie Gravier is the estate's oenologist.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Broustet dates back to the early 19th century, when Mr Capdeville, then owner, also acquired Château Nairac. The property was known as Broustet-Nairac at the time of the 1855 classification, where it was honoured as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé.

At the end of the 19th century, the Fournier family took over the estate and set up a cooperage on site. It is said that the standard 225-litre Bordeaux barrel design may have originated at Broustet. In 2010, Vignobles de Terroirs, owned by Groupe Taillan (Merlaut family), acquired Château Broustet. The estate is committed to organic viticulture, as evidenced by its organic certification.

Appellations

Château Broustet produces wines under the Barsac appellation and also under the Sauternes appellation, the latter being used for certain specific cuvées.

Flagship wines

The estate's principal wine is Château Broustet, a still sweet white wine. It is described as having a subtle bouquet combining notes of beeswax, honey, candied fruit, and toasted nuances, underpinned by a fine minerality. On the palate, the attack is fresh and gives way to a powerful mid-palate, well-balanced by crisp acidity. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth or after several years of ageing, with a cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years.

The estate's second wine is Les Charmes de Broustet.

Practical information

Château Broustet is located on the Route de Broustet, 33720 Barsac. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by phone at +33 (0)5 47 74 78 00 or by email at chateaubroustet@gmail.com.

The property offers direct sales at the cellar door and tastings. Visits are by appointment only, from Monday to Saturday.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Broustet vineyard extends over 17.3 hectares located in Barsac. The soils consist of siliceous gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil. These terroirs are ideally suited to the development of noble rot, thanks to a local microclimate characterised by morning mists warmed by the sun, and the stones' ability to retain and radiate heat.

The grape varieties are dominated by Sémillon (75%), complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (15%) and Muscadelle (10%). The average age of the vines is around 25 years. Harvesting is carried out by hand through successive selective pickings (tris).

Vinification and ageing

Vinification at Château Broustet takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Ageing continues for 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels, with 40% new oak.