Château Pibran

Identity

Château Pibran is an estate located in the commune of Pauillac, in Gironde. It is owned by Axa Millésimes. Christian Seely manages the estate, and Pierre Montégut is the cellar master.

History and philosophy

The origins of Château Pibran date back to the early 20th century. The estate was acquired by Axa Millésimes in 1987. In 2001, the property expanded with the acquisition of Château Tour Pibran. Château Pibran was classified as a Cru Bourgeois in 1932. It holds HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.

Appellations

Château Pibran produces wines under the Pauillac appellation.

Practical information

Château Pibran is located in Pauillac, postal code 33250. The estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 5 56 73 17 17 or by email at contact@pichonbaron.com. Château Pibran does not offer direct sales at the estate, tastings, or tours. It does not provide accommodation (bed and breakfast, gîte) or catering services.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Pibran vineyard extends over 17 hectares. Originally, the estate comprised 10 hectares. The soils consist of Garonne gravel on a rise located north of the appellation, near properties such as Pontet Canet and d'Armailhac. The vines have an average age of 30 years. The grape varieties consist of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Flagship cuvées

The estate primarily produces the Château Pibran cuvée, a red wine. It also produces the Château Tour Pibran cuvée. The Château Pibran vineyard blend in 2002 comprised 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Annual production is around 90,000 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

Harvesting is carried out by hand, with grape sorting on tables in the cellar. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wines are aged in oak barrels for 12 to 15 months, with 50% new oak renewed each year.