Where is Château les Dames de la Renardière located, and who is its current owner?

Château les Dames de la Renardière is located in the commune of La Sauve, in the Gironde, at 1029 Route De Haux - Lieu Dit Audigeay. The property is currently owned by Nicole Dupuy. The estate traces its roots back to notarial archives dating to 1478 and was acquired in 1988 by the current owner, who undertook the restoration and replanting of the vineyard in the late 1980s.

Which appellations are produced at Château les Dames de la Renardière and what are the key cuvées?

Château les Dames de la Renardière produces wines under several appellations: Entre-Deux-Mers for whites, Bordeaux Supérieur for reds, and Bordeaux Rosé for rosés. The range includes the Entre-Deux-Mers cuvée (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon) and the Cuvée des Dames Fût de Chêne (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris). The Bordeaux Supérieur red wines include the Tradition and Prestige cuvées, the latter blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc for greater complexity. The rosé is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

How does Château les Dames de la Renardière manage vinification and ageing?

Harvesting is mechanical, conducted at night for the white grapes, and with on-board sorting systems for certain red cuvées. Ageing for red wines lasts 12 to 18 months in new and one-wine barrels, as well as in tanks with micro-oxygenation. For whites, ageing takes place on the lees in stainless steel vats for the Tradition cuvée, and in oak barrels with bâtonnage for 6 to 8 months for the Les Dames white cuvée. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

Château Les Dames de La Renardière - Wine Estate in La Sauve

Château les Dames de la Renardière

Updated on 3 August 2026

Château Les Dames de La Renardière, an HVE-certified winegrowing estate, is located in La Sauve. Nicole Dupuy crafts wines in the Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux Supérieur, and Bordeaux Rosé appellations across a 31-hectare vineyard.

Château les Dames de la Renardière — photo principale — © Château les Dames de la Renardière

Identity

Château Les Dames de La Renardière is situated in the commune of La Sauve, in the Gironde. The property is owned by Nicole Dupuy. The producer's legal corporate name is SCEA La Renardière.

History and philosophy

The estate traces its roots back to notarial archives dating to 1478. The 15th-century château has been restored. Nicole Dupuy acquired the estate in 1988. In the late 1980s, the restoration and replanting of the vineyard were undertaken. Château Les Dames de la Renardière was formerly known as Château d'Audigeay and Château Renardière. Oenological consultant Michel Rolland collaborates with the Dupuy family. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

The appellations

Château Les Dames de La Renardière produces wines under the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation for whites, Bordeaux Supérieur for reds, and Bordeaux Rosé for rosés.

Practical information

Château Les Dames de La Renardière is located at 1029 Route De Haux - Lieu Dit Audigeay, 33670 La Sauve. You can contact the estate by telephone on +33(0) 556 233 708 or 06 84 00 62 93, and by email at contact@lesdamesdelarenardiere.fr. The estate offers tastings and cellar-door sales. Guest accommodation is available, and the château can be hired for private or corporate events.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Château les Dames de la Renardière located, and who is its current owner?: Château les Dames de la Renardière is located in the commune of La Sauve, in the Gironde, at 1029 Route De Haux - Lieu Dit Audigeay. The property is currently owned by Nicole Dupuy. The estate traces its roots back to notarial archives dating to 1478 and was acquired in 1988 by the current owner, who undertook the restoration and replanting of the vineyard in the late 1980s.
What are the characteristics of the Château les Dames de la Renardière vineyard?: The vineyard spans 31 hectares on hillsides ranging between 96 and 109 metres in altitude. The terroir mainly consists of silt-clay soils on the slopes and gravel outcroppings in parcels planted with Cabernet varieties. The Merlot parcels benefit from full south-facing exposure. Red grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, while whites include Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon.
Which appellations are produced at Château les Dames de la Renardière and what are the key cuvées?: Château les Dames de la Renardière produces wines under several appellations: Entre-Deux-Mers for whites, Bordeaux Supérieur for reds, and Bordeaux Rosé for rosés. The range includes the Entre-Deux-Mers cuvée (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon) and the Cuvée des Dames Fût de Chêne (Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris). The Bordeaux Supérieur red wines include the Tradition and Prestige cuvées, the latter blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc for greater complexity. The rosé is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
How does Château les Dames de la Renardière manage vinification and ageing?: Harvesting is mechanical, conducted at night for the white grapes, and with on-board sorting systems for certain red cuvées. Ageing for red wines lasts 12 to 18 months in new and one-wine barrels, as well as in tanks with micro-oxygenation. For whites, ageing takes place on the lees in stainless steel vats for the Tradition cuvée, and in oak barrels with bâtonnage for 6 to 8 months for the Les Dames white cuvée. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

The vineyard (terroir)

The estate spans a total area of 60 hectares, including 31 hectares under vine. The vineyard is set on hillsides featuring a succession of three hills, rising between 96 and 109 metres above sea level. Silt-clay soils are found on the slopes dedicated to white grape varieties. An outcropping of gravel characterises the soils planted with Cabernet varieties. The Merlot parcels enjoy a full south-facing exposure. The red grape varieties are dominated by Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The white grape varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon. Red varieties cover 19 hectares, while 12 hectares are dedicated to white varieties.

Flagship cuvées

White wines

ENTRE DEUX MERS: This cuvée is crafted from Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon.
Cuvée des Dames Fût de Chêne: Made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, this cuvée displays a structure imparted by its ageing.

Rosé wines

Le rosé: This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Red wines

BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR: Several vintages are available, featuring blends of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR TRADITION: This cuvée is generally crafted with a high proportion of Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon.
BORDEAUX SUPÉRIEUR PRESTIGE: The Prestige wines blend Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, offering complexity and ageing potential.

Vinification and ageing

Mechanical harvesting is favoured for the whites, carried out at night. For the reds, harvesting is mechanical, with on-board sorting systems for certain cuvées. Ageing for the red wines lasts from 12 to 18 months in new and one-wine barrels, as well as in tanks with micro-oxygenation for the Tradition and Prestige cuvées. The cooperages used for the reds include Tonnelerie Saint Georges, Nadalié, Seguin Moreau, and Demptos. For the whites, ageing for the Tradition cuvée takes place on the lees in stainless steel vats for 6 to 8 months. The Les Dames white cuvée is aged in barrels for 6 to 8 months on fine lees with bâtonnage. Coopers for the whites are Nadalié and Ermitage. Closures vary depending on the cuvée: synthetic Nomacork for Tradition whites, technical cork Diams10 for barrel-aged whites, and premium technical and natural cork for Tradition and Prestige reds.