Where is Château le Pavillon de Boyrein located and who is the current owner?

Château le Pavillon de Boyrein is situated in the commune of Roaillan, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by SCEA Vignobles Bonnet, with Franck Bonnet as the primary winegrower. The Bonnet family acquired the estate in 1965, carrying forward a history shared by several families since its division in 1877.

What is the vineyard surface area and which grape varieties are grown at Château le Pavillon de Boyrein?

The vineyard of Château le Pavillon de Boyrein covers a total area of 22 hectares. For red wines, 18 hectares are planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The remaining 4 hectares are dedicated to white wines, with grape varieties split equally between 50% Sauvignon and 50% Sémillon.

What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château le Pavillon de Boyrein?

The terroir of Château le Pavillon de Boyrein features sandy-gravel soils, consisting of a mix of sand and gravel. These soils rest on a sandy-clay subsoil, providing balanced water retention ideal for vine growing. The planting density is 5,600 vines per hectare.

Which appellations are produced by Château le Pavillon de Boyrein and how is the vinification managed?

Château le Pavillon de Boyrein primarily produces wines under the Graves appellation. For red wines, the maceration phase typically lasts between 4 and 5 weeks. Ageing for both red and white wines takes around 12 months, developing their complexity and structure prior to bottling.

Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein

Identity

Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein is located in the commune of Roaillan, in Gironde. The property is managed by SCEA Vignobles Bonnet, with Franck Bonnet as the estate manager.

History and philosophy

The origins of Le Pavillon de Boyrein are linked to Arnaud Duperrain. The property was divided in 1877. In 1926, the Salles de Bazas family acquired a portion of the estate. Subsequently, Mr and Mrs Bonnet purchased it in 1965.

Appellations

Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein produces wines under the Graves appellation, notably in red.

Practical information

The estate is situated in Roaillan (33210). For further information, Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein can be contacted on 05 56 63 24 34 or by email at vignobles-bonnet@wanadoo.fr. The estate welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. Groups of 10 to 30 people can be accommodated on weekdays by appointment.

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Official estate website

Frequently asked questions

Where is Château le Pavillon de Boyrein located and who is the current owner?: Château le Pavillon de Boyrein is situated in the commune of Roaillan, in the Gironde department. The property is managed by SCEA Vignobles Bonnet, with Franck Bonnet as the primary winegrower. The Bonnet family acquired the estate in 1965, carrying forward a history shared by several families since its division in 1877.
What is the vineyard surface area and which grape varieties are grown at Château le Pavillon de Boyrein?: The vineyard of Château le Pavillon de Boyrein covers a total area of 22 hectares. For red wines, 18 hectares are planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The remaining 4 hectares are dedicated to white wines, with grape varieties split equally between 50% Sauvignon and 50% Sémillon.
What are the characteristics of the terroir at Château le Pavillon de Boyrein?: The terroir of Château le Pavillon de Boyrein features sandy-gravel soils, consisting of a mix of sand and gravel. These soils rest on a sandy-clay subsoil, providing balanced water retention ideal for vine growing. The planting density is 5,600 vines per hectare.
Which appellations are produced by Château le Pavillon de Boyrein and how is the vinification managed?: Château le Pavillon de Boyrein primarily produces wines under the Graves appellation. For red wines, the maceration phase typically lasts between 4 and 5 weeks. Ageing for both red and white wines takes around 12 months, developing their complexity and structure prior to bottling.

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard covers a total area of 22 hectares. The soils are sandy-gravel over a sandy-clay subsoil. The planting density is 5,600 vines per hectare.

The parcel dedicated to red wines spans 18 hectares, with an average vine age of 35 years. The red grape varieties comprise 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The remaining 4 hectares are dedicated to white wines, with vines averaging 15 years of age. The white grape varieties are split equally between 50% Sauvignon and 50% Sémillon.

Signature cuvées

The estate produces a red wine under the Graves appellation, known as Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein Château de Boyrein. Average production for this red wine is approximately 100,000 bottles, while average white wine production is 25,000 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

For the red wines, maceration lasts between 4 and 5 weeks. Ageing for both red and white wines takes approximately 12 months.

Appellation: Graves
Commune: Roaillan
Wine region: Graves & Sauternais
Owner: SCEA Vignobles Bonnet
Technical direction: Franck Bonnet
Surface area: 22 ha
Grape varieties: Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Sauvignon 50%, Sémillon 50%

Official website

Château le Pavillon de Boyrein — photo 1 — © Château le Pavillon de Boyrein

Château le Pavillon de Boyrein — photo 2 — © Château le Pavillon de Boyrein

Practical information

Address: le Pavillon de Boyrein, 33210 Roaillan
Phone: 05 56 63 24 34
Email: vignobles-bonnet@wanadoo.fr
Contact form: Contact the estate
Visits: Du lundi au vendredi de 8 h à 12 h et de 14 h à 17 h. Accueil de groupe de 10 à 30 personnes en semaine uniquement

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