Château de Ribebon
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Château de Ribebon, owned by Alain and Bernadette Aubert, is a winegrowing estate of over 80 hectares in the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations, set on a clay-limestone plateau.
Identity
Château de Ribebon is a winegrowing estate belonging to Alain and Bernadette Aubert, operating under the banner of Domaines Alain Aubert.
History and philosophy
The Château de Ribebon residence is a 17th-century building said to have once served as a hunting lodge for King Louis Philippe. The property was acquired by Alain Aubert in 1996.
Appellations
Château de Ribebon produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations.
Winemaking and ageing
The wines of Château de Ribebon are aged in vats.
Practical information
Château de Ribebon does not offer tastings or direct sales at the estate. There are also no holiday cottages or guest rooms on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who owns Château de Ribebon?
- Château de Ribebon is owned by Alain and Bernadette Aubert, who manage Domaines Alain Aubert. Alain Aubert acquired the estate in 1996.
- Which appellations are produced by Château de Ribebon?
- Château de Ribebon produces wines under the Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux appellations. The estate's primary cuvée is named Château de Ribebon.
- What is the size and terroir of the Château de Ribebon vineyard?
- The Château de Ribebon vineyard extends across more than 80 hectares. It is primarily situated on a plateau characterised by clay-limestone soils.
- Is it possible to visit Château de Ribebon or purchase wine on site?
- Château de Ribebon does not offer tastings or direct sales at the property. The estate also does not have holiday cottages or guest rooms to accommodate visitors.
The vineyard (terroir)
The estate covers over 80 hectares, with vineyards planted on a clay-limestone plateau.
Signature cuvées
The estate's principal cuvée is Château de Ribebon, a red wine characterised by red fruit aromas, a balanced structure, and a supple texture, reflecting its ageing in vat.
- Appellations
- Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux
- Commune
- Pessac-sur-Dordogne
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Alain et Bernadette Aubert
- Surface area
- 80 ha
Practical information
- Address
- Pessac-sur-Dordogne
- Contact form
- Contact the estate