Château Vieux Plantier

Identity

Château Vieux Plantier is a family-run winegrowing estate situated in the commune of Teuillac, in the Gironde department. The Pauvif family manages the estate, with Pierre and Lucas Pauvif as its current owners.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Vieux Plantier is closely tied to the Pauvif family, who settled in Teuillac in 1960. Over the years, the family dedicated themselves to expanding the vineyard, structuring the estate, and acquiring new plots. The Pauvif brothers took over the property in 2014. The estate expanded with the acquisition of Château Grand Fond in 2015, followed in 2016 by vines from Château Tertre de Leyle and Château Peyblanc. Vineyard operations benefit from the experience of Philippe Pauvif alongside the technical expertise of his son Lucas, gained from his viticultural studies.

Appellations

The wines of Château Vieux Plantier are produced under the Côtes-de-Bourg appellation.

Practical information

Château Vieux Plantier is located at 1 La Loge, 33710 Teuillac. The estate is open daily from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 19:00. Tastings and wine purchases are available on-site at the property. For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 57 64 34 60 or by email at contact@vieuxplantier.com.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Château Vieux Plantier covers between 30 and 45 hectares depending on sources. It is planted with iconic Bordeaux grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.

Flagship cuvées

Château Vieux Plantier offers several cuvées, notably the Tradition cuvée and the Cuvée Collection. The estate produces red, rosé, and white wines. The Tradition cuvée is a still red wine, typically displaying fruit-forward characteristics and a well-balanced structure. These wines are crafted to be enjoyed after a few years of cellaring.

Vinification and ageing

For the Tradition cuvée, ageing takes place in vats to preserve the pure freshness of the fruit. Annual production for this cuvée is approximately 160,000 bottles.