Domaine de Couquereau
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Domaine de Couquereau is a family-owned winegrowing estate in the Graves AOC, farming a 0.4-hectare vineyard organically, planted exclusively with Merlot, to craft fruity and spicy red wines.
Identity
Domaine de Couquereau is located in the commune of La Brède, in the Gironde département. It is owned by Marie and Adolfo Gipoulou.
History and philosophy
The history of Domaine de Couquereau dates back to 1750, with the construction of the cellar dating from 1756. The estate is committed to certified organic farming (Agriculture Biologique).
Appellations
Domaine de Couquereau produces wines under the Graves appellation.
Practical information
Domaine de Couquereau is located at 22, avenue Adolphe-Demons in La Brède (33650). For any enquiries, the estate can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 20 32 27 or by email at adolfo.gipoulou@laposte.net.
The estate takes part in the Portes ouvertes des Graves (Graves Open Doors), which generally take place on 18 and 19 October. Tastings are available at the property.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Domaine de Couquereau wines?
- Domaine de Couquereau primarily produces wines under the Graves appellation. It is located in the Bordeaux wine region.
- Who owns Domaine de Couquereau?
- Domaine de Couquereau is owned by Marie and Adolfo Gipoulou. Adolfo Gipoulou is also the estate's winemaker.
- What is the vineyard size and grape variety composition?
- The vineyard of Domaine de Couquereau spans 0.4 hectares. The grape variety composition is 100% Merlot, with vines averaging 40 years of age.
- What viticultural practices are used at Domaine de Couquereau?
- The estate is committed to certified organic farming, using treatments based on copper, sulphur, and nettle tea. Practices include mechanical weeding under the rows, cover cropping between the rows, and hand harvesting.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard at Domaine de Couquereau covers an area of 0.4 hectares. The soils are gravelly. The vines have an average age of 40 years. The grape variety composition is 100% Merlot.
Viticultural practices include mechanical under-vine weeding and grass cover between the rows. For vine protection, treatments based on copper, sulphur, and nettle tea (purin d'ortie) are used. Harvesting is carried out by hand.
Signature cuvées
Domaine de Couquereau offers a red wine characterised by its fruit-forward profile, roundness, spicy notes, and crisp texture on the palate, along with good ageing potential.
Vinification and ageing
Red winemaking takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with fermentation temperatures maintained between 28°C and 32°C. Cellar practices include manual destemming, daily punch-downs (pigeage), and daily pump-overs (remontages). Ageing lasts for 12 months in oak barrels. Fining is performed with egg white.
- Appellation
- Graves
- Commune
- La Brède
- Wine region
- Graves & Sauternais
- Owner
- Marie et Adolfo
- Technical direction
- GIPOULOU
- Surface area
- 0.4 ha
- Certifications
- Bio
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 100%
Practical information
- Address
- 22, avenue Adolphe-Demons, 33650 LA BRÈDE
- Phone
- 05 56 20 32 27
- Contact form
- Contact the estate