Château Shuette

Identity

Château Shuette is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Loubès, close to the Dordogne river.

History and Philosophy

Château Shuette positions itself as an independent, regenerative winegrowing estate. Its philosophy centres on organic farming, promoting biodiversity, and crafting wines without added inputs, following a "zero-zero" approach.

Appellations

The wines produced by Château Shuette are crafted under the Vin de France appellation.

Practical Information

Château Shuette is located at 37 Chemin du Caderot in Saint-Loubès. The estate can be reached by telephone at +33612514262 and by email at contact@shuette.com. Tours and tastings are available, including a tasting and cellar tour to discover the winemaking process, with walk-ins also welcome. The estate also offers a 90-minute "Natural Wine Tour & Vineyard Picnic" experience, which includes a tasting of six wines, an assortment of organic cheeses and charcuterie, and a bottle of Shuette wine per group. These experiences may include tastings straight from the vat or barrel, meeting the farm animals, or simply enjoying the banks of the Dordogne river.

Find Out More

Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The Château Shuette vineyard consists of small plots integrated into a diverse ecosystem. This includes fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and a wildlife-friendly environment, all contributing to soil vitality.

Flagship Cuvées

Château Shuette offers a diverse range of wines, including pet nats, orange wines, dark rosés, semi-carbonic maceration wines, clairets, and occasionally fuller-bodied reds.

ROKO 2025

This cuvée is a blend of Cabernet and Merlot. It is characterised by aromas of plums, black cherries, and warm spices. It is an approachable and expressive wine, offering balanced tannins and a light spicy oak touch, with dark fruit flavours complemented by brighter blackcurrant notes, leading to a lingering finish.

RUPTIS 2024

This is a Merlot vinified using semi-carbonic maceration. Tasting notes reveal tart cherry, strawberry, and a hint of smoke.

YARA 2025

This cuvée is a pet nat delivering aromas of ripe pear, lemon, and pineapple. The wine features concentrated fruit balanced by a pleasant acidity, generous effervescence, and a rich texture.

Vinification and Ageing

Château Shuette's winemaking philosophy is based on spontaneous fermentation, no added sulphur, and unfiltered bottlings. For the RUPTIS 2024 cuvée, vinification involves placing whole clusters into stainless steel vats, adding a small proportion of grape juice to kick-start fermentation and CO2 production. Fermentation lasts for two weeks, followed by gentle pressing.