Château la Branne
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Château La Branne, located in Bégadan, is a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in the Médoc AOC. It produces red wines from a 30-hectare HVE-certified vineyard planted on clay-limestone, clay-gravel, and sandy-gravel soils.
Identity
Château La Branne is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Bégadan, in the Gironde. It is owned by Philippe Videau.
History and philosophy
Château La Branne was recognised as a Cru Bourgeois in 2008. This distinction was upgraded to Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2020. The estate is committed to an environmentally friendly approach, attested by the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 certification obtained in 2016.
Appellations
The wines of Château La Branne are produced under the Médoc appellation.
Practical information
Château La Branne is located at 2, route de Peyrere, 33340 Bégadan. The estate can be reached by phone at +33 (0)5 56 41 55 24 and by email at labranne@wanadoo.fr. The tasting room and shop is open Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm. The estate offers visits, including a discovery of the wetland area, a walk through the vineyards, and a gourmet tasting, by reservation. Pets are welcome, and facilities such as motorhome parking, a shop, takeaway sales, a play area, delivery, and Wi-Fi are available. The estate welcomes groups of 5 to 25 people. Accepted payment methods include bank cards, cheques, cash, and bank transfers. Languages spoken are French, German, English, and Spanish.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château La Branne located and who owns it?
- Château La Branne is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Bégadan, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Philippe Videau. The estate is situated at: 2, route de Peyrere, 33340 Bégadan. For any enquiries or to get in touch, you can reach the estate by phone or email, with contact details available on the Château's communication channels.
- What are the characteristics of Château La Branne wines and its appellations?
- The wines of Château La Branne are primarily produced under the Médoc appellation. The main cuvée, Château La Branne, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot, aged in oak barrels for one year. It is renowned for its red fruit aromas, fruity and vanilla notes, and soft, fine tannins. The estate also offers the Vincent Soufre de La Branne cuvée, a wine crafted without added sulphur and aged for eight months in barrels, made from Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
- What grape varieties and terroir are found at Château La Branne?
- The Château La Branne vineyard extends over 30 hectares on a terroir composed of clay-limestone, clay-gravel, and sandy-gravel soils. The estate is planted with four main grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. This variety of grapes contributes to the complexity and distinctive character of the wines produced at the estate.
- Does Château La Branne hold any environmental certifications?
- Yes, Château La Branne is committed to an environmentally responsible approach, as certified by Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE). The estate achieved Level 3 of this certification in 2016, reflecting its dedication to sustainable viticultural practices and biodiversity preservation. This recognition highlights the estate's ongoing efforts to protect its ecosystem.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château La Branne vineyard covers 30 hectares in the commune of Bégadan. The soils feature a variety of textures, notably clay-limestone, clay-gravel, and sandy-gravel. The estate's grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées. Château La Branne is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot. This wine is described as offering red fruit aromas and soft tannins, or fruity and vanilla notes with fine tannins, and is built for ageing. The estate also produces the Vincent Soufre de La Branne cuvée, made from a co-harvested blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. This cuvée is produced with no added sulphur.
Vinification and ageing
The wines of Château La Branne, including the main cuvée, are aged in oak barrels for one year. The Vincent Soufre de La Branne cuvée is aged for eight months in barrels.
- Appellation
- Médoc
- Commune
- Bégadan
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Philippe Videau
- Surface area
- 30 ha
- Certifications
- HVE
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Practical information
- Address
- 2, route de Peyrere, 33340 Bégadan
- Phone
- 05 56 41 55 24
- labranne@wanadoo.fr
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Du lundi au samedi de 9h à 18h
- Visits
- Visite nature, vignoble et gourmande sur réservation. Comprend une découverte de la zone humide, une balade dans les vignes et une dégustation gourmande.