Château d'Eyran
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A family-owned estate since 1796, Château d'Eyran produces wines in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Practising sustainable viticulture with cover cropping and hand-harvesting, the estate crafts wines using natural fermentations and minimal sulphur.
Identity
Château d'Eyran is a winegrowing estate located in the Bordeaux region.
History and philosophy
The earliest records of Château d'Eyran date back to 1317. The château was rebuilt around 1626. In 1796, the de Sèze family acquired the estate through Paul-Victor de Sèze, and the property has remained in the family ever since, passed down from generation to generation. At the beginning of the 20th century, the vineyard underwent a period of grubbing up. Its restoration was undertaken in the 1980s, spearheaded in particular by Stéphane and Brigitte Savigneux. More recently, in early September 2015, Charles and Fernanda Savigneux joined the estate. The estate's philosophy is rooted in sustainable viticulture.
Appellations
Château d'Eyran produces wines under the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
Practical information
The cellar is open to the public throughout the summer from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. Tour experiences are available, and booking in advance is recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château d'Eyran and how long has the estate been in their family?
- Château d'Eyran belongs to the de Sèze family. The initial acquisition of the property by this family dates back to 1796, when Paul-Victor de Sèze became the owner. Since then, the estate has been handed down from generation to generation within the family. More recently, in September 2015, Charles and Fernanda Savigneux joined the management of the property, carrying on this family heritage.
- What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château d'Eyran and how is the vineyard managed?
- The terroir of Château d'Eyran is characterised by sandy gravel and gravel over clay-limestone. The vineyard is farmed sustainably using a range of dedicated practices. Cover cropping between rows has been in place for twenty-five years, and the use of chemical weedkillers was recently completely eliminated. Soil management includes under-vine cultivation and annual subsoiling. Regular applications of lime and mineral elements from crushed rock are also carried out, alongside routine soil, leaf, and wine analyses to optimise vineyard management.
- How are vinification and ageing carried out at Château d'Eyran?
- Winemaking at Château d'Eyran relies on natural fermentations, without the addition of selected yeasts or enzymes. Temperatures are strictly controlled throughout the fermentation and maceration phases. Sulphur dioxide is used as the primary additive for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, but always at levels significantly below regulatory limits. These practices aim to craft wines that faithfully reflect the character of the terroir and the fruit.
- Which appellations are produced by Château d'Eyran and when can the estate be visited?
- Château d'Eyran produces wines under the Pessac-Léognan appellation, including red, white, and rosé cuvées. The estate's cellar is open to the public throughout the summer, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. Booking in advance is recommended to make the most of the tour experiences on offer, which provide an opportunity to discover the facilities and winemaking philosophy of Château d'Eyran.
The vineyard (terroir)
The terroir of Château d'Eyran consists of sandy gravel and gravel over clay-limestone. Vineyard management involves several specific practices: grass cover between the rows has been maintained for 25 years, and chemical weedkillers have recently been phased out completely. Soil management includes under-vine cultivation and annual subsoiling. The estate also applies regular additions of lime and mineral elements derived from crushed rock. Regular soil, leaf, and wine analyses are conducted. Yield management is ensured through manual de-leafing, cluster and berry counts per vine, and green harvesting. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand.
Signature cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. Château d'Eyran red is crafted from grapes undergoing natural fermentation, without added yeasts or enzymes. Vinification is carried out with temperature control throughout fermentation and maceration. Sulphur dioxide is used as the primary additive, at doses well below authorised limits. Château d'Eyran white and Château d'Eyran rosé are also produced, following similar practices of temperature control and measured sulphur use.
Vinification and ageing
Winemaking at Château d'Eyran relies on natural fermentations, without the addition of selected yeasts or enzymes. Temperatures are strictly controlled throughout the fermentation and maceration phases. Sulphur dioxide is used as the primary additive for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, with dosages significantly below statutory limits.
- Appellation
- Pessac-Léognan
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Famille de Sèze
Practical information
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- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Ouvert tout l’été du mardi au dimanche de 10h à 18h