Château Grand Bourdieu
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Château Grand Bourdieu is a winegrowing estate in the Bordeaux and Graves AOCs, located in Portets and owned by Dominique Haverlan. The 22-hectare vineyard is characterised by heavy clay soils (terres fortes). The estate produces red wines, including the Sensation cuvée.
Identity
Château Grand Bourdieu is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Portets, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Dominique Haverlan.
History and philosophy
The Château Grand Bourdieu estate is situated along the banks of the Dordogne. The estate does not buy in any grapes.
Appellations
The wines of Château Grand Bourdieu are produced under the Bordeaux appellation as well as in Graves.
Winemaking and ageing
Certain red wines from the estate, such as the Sensation cuvée, benefit from oak barrel ageing. For the 2010 Sensation cuvée, 20% new oak barrels were used.
Practical information
Château Grand Bourdieu can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 67 18 63 or by email at dominique.haverlan@libertysurf.fr. The estate offers tastings and direct sales at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Grand Bourdieu located?
- Château Grand Bourdieu is a winegrowing estate established in the commune of Portets, in the Gironde département. Situated along the banks of the Dordogne, it benefits from a distinctive geographical setting within the Bordeaux region. This location directly contributes to the identity of the wines crafted on this terroir.
- Who owns Château Grand Bourdieu and what is the size of the vineyard?
- Château Grand Bourdieu is owned by Dominique Haverlan. The estate's vineyard spans a total surface area of 22 hectares. This entire vineyard is dedicated to producing Château Grand Bourdieu wines, as the estate does not buy in external grapes to craft its cuvées.
- Which grape varieties are grown at Château Grand Bourdieu and what is the nature of its terroir?
- The main grape varieties planted at Château Grand Bourdieu comprise 65% Merlot, complemented by Cabernet-Sauvignon. These vines are cultivated on soils described as "terres fortes" (heavy clay soils). This terroir profile, combined with the grape blend, gives the wines a distinctive character. The Sensation cuvée, for instance, is made from this blend.
- Under which appellations are Château Grand Bourdieu wines produced and what are their characteristics?
- The wines of Château Grand Bourdieu are produced under two main appellations: Bordeaux and Graves. Among the cuvées offered are "Sensation de Château Grand Bourdieu", a still red wine, and "Graves cuvée Prestige", also a red wine. The Sensation cuvée is described as full-bodied and generous, and select red wines from the estate are aged in oak barrels. The recommended serving temperature for the red wines is between 16 and 17 °C.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Grand Bourdieu vineyard covers a total surface area of 22 hectares. The estate's soils are characterised as "terres fortes" (heavy clay soils). The grape varieties for the Sensation cuvée include Merlot (65%) and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Flagship cuvées
The estate produces several cuvées, including "Sensation de Château Grand Bourdieu", a still red wine. In its 2018 vintage, this cuvée is characterised by a full-bodied, generous profile. Another cuvée is "Graves cuvée Prestige", also a red wine. The estate's red wines are best served between 16 and 17 °C.
- Commune
- Portets
- Wine region
- Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur
- Owner
- Dominique Haverlan
- Surface area
- 22 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 65%, Cabernet-Sauvignon
Practical information
- Address
- 33640 PORTETS
- Phone
- 05 56 67 18 63
- Contact form
- Contact the estate