Château Labadie
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Château Labadie, a Cru Bourgeois estate in Médoc, covers 72 ha in Bégadan. The Bibey family crafts wines under the Médoc and Bordeaux appellations, with a firm commitment to HVE 3, ISO 14001, and Bee Friendly standards.
Identity
Château Labadie is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Bégadan. It is managed by Jérôme Bibey, with the Bibey family as owners. The estate also produces other labels such as Château Pontet-Barrail and Château du Moulin Neuf.
History and philosophy
Château Labadie is dedicated to environmentally friendly viticultural practices, as demonstrated by its HVE (High Environmental Value Level 3), ISO 14001, and Bee Friendly certifications. In particular, the estate installed temperature-control systems in its cellars back in 1999.
The appellations
Château Labadie produces wines under the Médoc and Bordeaux appellations. It is classified as a Cru Bourgeois.
Practical information
Château Labadie is located at 1 route de Chassereau, 33340 Bégadan. For any enquiries, you can contact the estate by phone on +33 5 56 41 55 58 or by email at chateau.labadie@wanadoo.fr.
The tasting room and shop is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The estate offers paying tours and tastings featuring four wines, accommodating groups of up to 25 people. Tours are available in French, English, and Spanish. Pets are welcome. Accepted payment methods include credit cards and cash. An on-site shop is available.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Labadie located and what is its history?
- Château Labadie is a family-owned wine estate located in the commune of Bégadan. It is run by Jérôme Bibey, a member of the owning family. The estate also produces other labels such as Château Pontet-Barrail and Château du Moulin Neuf. Château Labadie is dedicated to environmentally friendly viticultural practices, as certified by HVE, ISO 14001, and Bee Friendly standards. Temperature-control systems have been installed in the cellars since 1999.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Labadie vineyard?
- The Château Labadie vineyard covers 72 hectares across the communes of Bégadan and Jau-Dignac-Loirac. The terroir consists of shallow clay calcosols resting on hard limestone. The grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The estate practises sustainable viticulture, including cover cropping, debudding, green harvesting, leaf removal, and mechanical weeding, while focusing on biocontrol without insecticides or synthetic chemicals.
- Which appellations and wine styles are produced at Château Labadie?
- Château Labadie produces wines under the Médoc and Bordeaux appellations and is classified as a Cru Bourgeois. The estate also offers a cuvée under the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The wines are aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a quarter of the barrels replaced every three years. Château Labadie also crafts sulphur-free wines, adding diversity to its range.
- How can you visit Château Labadie and what services are available?
- Château Labadie is located at 1 route de Chassereau, 33340 Bégadan. The cellar door shop is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The estate offers paying guided tours and tastings of four wines, accommodating groups of up to 25 people. Tours can be conducted in French, English, and Spanish. Pets are permitted, an on-site shop is available, and payment by card or cash is accepted.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Labadie vineyard covers 72 hectares. The soils are described as shallow clay calcosols over hard limestone. The plots are spread across the communes of Bégadan and Jau-Dignac-Loirac. The grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
The estate favours sustainable viticulture (culture raisonnée) with practices such as grass cover between rows, debudding, green harvesting, and leaf stripping. Crop protection focuses on biocontrol, avoiding synthetic products and insecticides. Mechanical weeding is also used to revitalise the soils.
Flagship cuvées
Château Labadie crafts a range of wines, including a cuvée in the Côtes de Bourg appellation. The wines are aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a quarter of the barrels renewed every three years. The estate also produces wines without added sulphur.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification benefits from a temperature-control system introduced in 1999. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a quarter of the barrels replaced every three years.
- Commune
- Bégadan
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- famille Bibey
- Technical direction
- Jérôme Bibey
- Surface area
- 72 ha
- Certifications
- HVE, Biodynamie, ISO 14001, Bee Friendly
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Practical information
- Address
- 1 route de Chassereau, 33340 Bégadan
- Phone
- +33 5 56 41 55 58
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- lun-ven 09:30-12:30 / 13:30-17:30 (du 01/01/2026 au 31/12/2026)
- Visits
- Visite-dégustation payante, 4 produits dégustés