Château de Bouchet
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Identity
Château de Bouchet is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Grézillac. It is owned by Marc and Agnès Lurton. Their daughter Pauline Lurton represents the sixth generation of the family at the helm of the estate.
History and philosophy
Château de Bouchet traces its origins back to the 15th century. The Lurton family acquired the property in 1901. Marc and Agnès Lurton have been managing it since 1996. In 2019, Pauline Lurton joined the team, marking the sixth generation of the family to be involved in the estate. The vineyard is committed to integrated pest management (protection raisonnée) and holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification. It has also earned certification from The VEGAN Society. In 2021, the estate began its conversion to organic farming.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the current owners of Château de Bouchet and what is their family involvement?
- Château de Bouchet is currently owned by Marc and Agnès Lurton. Their daughter, Pauline Lurton, joined the team in 2019, representing the sixth generation of the family to be involved in the management of the estate. The Lurton family has owned the property since 1901, with Marc and Agnès Lurton overseeing its management since 1996.
- What is Château de Bouchet's approach to sustainable viticulture?
- Château de Bouchet is committed to integrated pest management across its vineyard. It is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), demonstrating environmentally friendly farming practices. Furthermore, the estate has obtained certification from The VEGAN Society. In 2021, it also began its conversion to organic viticulture, highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainable growing methods.
- Describe the terroir and location of the Château de Bouchet vineyard.
- The Château de Bouchet vineyard covers an area of 40 hectares. It is characterised by clay-limestone soils resting on an asteriated limestone (calcaire à astéries) subsoil. This terroir is located on the heights of the Entre-deux-mers, approximately 10 kilometres south of Saint-Émilion. This specific location and soil composition shape the character of the wines produced by the estate.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château de Bouchet vineyard extends over 40 hectares. It is planted on clay-limestone soils, over a subsoil characterised by asteriated limestone (calcaire à astéries). The vineyard is situated on the heights of the Entre-deux-mers, around 10 kilometres south of Saint-Émilion. The grape varieties dedicated to red and rosé wines consist of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For white wines, it comprises"
- Appellation
- Bordeaux
- Commune
- Grézillac
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Marc et Agnès Lurton
- Surface area
- 40 ha
Practical information
- Address
- Château Reynier, 33420 Grézillac
- Phone
- +33(0)5 57 84 52 02