Château Brun
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Located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, Château Brun produces red wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. The 10-hectare estate is cultivated on clay-limestone soils planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Identity
Château Brun is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by Bernard Brun, with winemaking overseen by Benoit Turbet Delof.
History and philosophy
Château Brun is an estate whose winegrowing heritage is rooted in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Beyond its viticultural activity, the property has historically also been a haven for the arts. Sculptor Lucien Brasseur, a Prix de Rome laureate, and Paul Belmondo notably worked in a studio set up beneath the château's porch around 1930. The estate itself has served as an exhibition venue for sculptures by Guy Baudat, who has owned the property since 1986.
In terms of viticulture, Château Brun holds no biodynamic certification.
The appellations
The wines produced by Château Brun are crafted under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Winemaking and ageing
Detailed information regarding winemaking and ageing practices at Château Brun is not specified in the available sources.
Practical information
Château Brun is located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, 33330.
Telephone: 05 57 24 77 06
Email address: sculpteur.guybaudat@orange.fr
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Brun located exactly?
- Château Brun is a winegrowing estate situated in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, a commune in the Gironde department. This location places it at the very heart of the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation. The village lies in the Bordeaux wine region, world-renowned for the quality of its wines.
- Who is the owner of Château Brun and what is its history?
- The current owner of Château Brun is Guy Baudat, who acquired the estate in 1986. Château Brun boasts a rich heritage, having served not only as a wine estate but also as an artistic hub in the past. Renowned artists such as sculptor Lucien Brasseur and Paul Belmondo worked there around 1930. The property has also hosted exhibitions of sculptures created by Guy Baudat himself.
- What types of wine does Château Brun produce?
- Château Brun produces exclusively red wines. These are crafted under the Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the most prestigious in Bordeaux. The estate's average annual production is around 50,000 bottles, reflecting a substantial and consistent winegrowing operation.
- Which grape varieties are grown and what is the vineyard's soil type?
- Château Brun's vineyard covers 10 hectares on a clay-limestone terroir, characteristic of the Saint-Émilion appellation. The primary grape varieties cultivated are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which are harvested by hand. The estate does not claim biodynamic certification for its viticulture.
The vineyard (terroir)
Château Brun's vineyard extends across an area of 10 hectares. The soils are clay-limestone, a composition typical of the Saint-Émilion appellation. The main grape varieties cultivated are Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Flagship cuvées
Château Brun primarily produces red wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. Average annual production is approximately 50,000 bottles.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Guy Baudat
- Technical direction
- Benoit Turbet Delof
- Surface area
- 10 ha
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet franc, Merlot
Practical information
- Address
- Château Brun, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes
- Phone
- 05 57 24 77 06
- Contact form
- Contact the estate