Château Pouyanne
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Château Pouyanne is a family-owned winegrowing estate located in Budos, in the Graves region. It produces red, white, and rosé wines across 55 hectares of gravelly and clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties planted include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sémillon, and Sauvignon.
Identity
Château Pouyanne is located in Budos, in the Gironde department. It is owned by EARL des Vignobles Zausa.
History and philosophy
EARL des Vignobles Zausa manages Château Pouyanne, cultivating an estate rooted in the winegrowing traditions of its region. The property is committed to crafting both red and white wines.
Appellations
Château Pouyanne produces wines under the Graves Rouge and Graves Blanc appellations. Wines are also crafted under the Bordeaux appellation for certain cuvées.
Winemaking and ageing
Château Pouyanne uses oak barrel ageing for some of its red cuvées, as shown by the CHÂTEAU POUYANNE Prestige Élevé en fût de chêne bottling.
Practical information
The estate is located at 1, la Fontasse, 33720 Budos. Château Pouyanne can be contacted by telephone on 05 56 62 51 73 or by email at contact@chateau-pouyanne.com. Direct cellar-door sales and tastings are available on site.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Pouyanne located?
- Château Pouyanne is situated in the commune of Budos, in the Gironde department. It lies within the Graves appellation area.
- Which appellations are produced by Château Pouyanne?
- Château Pouyanne produces wines under the Graves Rouge and Graves Blanc appellations, as well as under the Bordeaux appellation for certain rosé cuvées.
- What grape varieties are planted at Château Pouyanne?
- For the red wines, the grape varieties planted are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. For the white wines, the vineyard is planted predominantly with Sémillon and Sauvignon.
- Is it possible to visit Château Pouyanne or taste their wines?
- Yes, Château Pouyanne offers cellar-door sales and on-site tastings. It is recommended to contact them directly to arrange a visit.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Pouyanne vineyard spans a total surface area of 55 hectares. The soils are gravelly and clay-limestone in nature. The surface area dedicated to red grape varieties is 40 hectares, while 14 hectares are planted with white grape varieties. The average age of the red vines is 22 years, and that of the white vines is 25 years.
For the red wines, the grape varieties planted comprise Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), and Cabernet Franc (25%). For the white wines, plantings are dominated by Sémillon (80%) and complemented by Sauvignon (20%).
Flagship cuvées
Château Pouyanne Graves rouge
This cuvée is crafted predominantly from Merlot (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), and Petit Verdot (5%). It delivers a quintessential expression of its appellation.
Château Pouyanne Sélection Prestige
This cuvée is a blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). It is designed to showcase the strengths of the traditional Bordeaux blend.
Château Pouyanne Graves blanc
This white wine is a blend dominated by Sémillon (80%) and Sauvignon (20%). It displays an aromatic profile and structure typical of white Graves wines.
Château Pouyanne Bordeaux rosé
This rosé is made from Sauvignon (100%), offering a fresh, aromatic profile.
CHÂTEAU POUYANNE Prestige Élevé en fût de chêne
This still red cuvée comes from a balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It benefits from oak barrel ageing.
- Commune
- Budos
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- EARL Vignobles ZAUSA
- Surface area
- 55 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 20%
Practical information
- Address
- 1, la Fontasse, 33720 Budos
- Phone
- 05 56 62 51 73
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Dégustation à la propriété : Oui