Clos Dubreuil

Identity

Clos Dubreuil is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, in the Gironde department. Owned by Ralph and Lisa Eads, it was ranked Grand Cru Classé in 2022.

History and Philosophy

The estate was acquired in 2002, and Clos Dubreuil was established in 2005. The property is committed to an environmentally friendly approach with Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification.

The Appellations

Clos Dubreuil crafts wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, as well as Vin de France. The vineyard is situated within the village of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes.

Practical Information

The estate is located at 107 route de Jean Guillot, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. It can be reached by telephone at +33 (0)5 57 84 62 94 or by email at contact@closdubreuil.com or zoe@maisondubreuil.com. The tasting cellar is open daily, morning and afternoon. Complimentary visits are available. The estate accepts credit card, cash, and American Express payments. Facilities include on-site parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, as well as accommodation and dining options on the premises. International shipping is available. Spoken languages are English and Spanish.

Find Out More

Official estate website

The Vineyard (Terroir)

The vineyard spans 3.5 hectares across a limestone plateau. The grape varieties grown are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Viticultural practices rely on traditional manual vineyard work, including leaf thinning, Cordon de Royat pruning, and soil aeration. The estate is also undertaking a long-term replanting programme for its old vines.

Flagship Cuvées

The estate produces its flagship wine, Clos Dubreuil Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion, a red wine crafted to maintain a sense of balance and elegance while gaining in purity and precision. A confidential Chardonnay cuvée, named Clos Dubreuil Dubreuil Chardonnay, is also crafted.

Vinification and Ageing

Harvesting involves meticulous grape selection, beginning with an initial sorting in the vineyard, a second on a vibrating sorting table, and a final selection after destemming. Vinification is parcel by parcel and takes place in an entirely gravity-fed cellar, where the harvest is transferred into vats strictly by gravity, without pumping, crushing, or mechanical stress.