Domaine des 4 Vents

Identity

Domaine des 4 Vents is located in Puisseguin, in the Gironde department. It is owned by Julie Yagound and Antoine Debiastre.

History and philosophy

The vineyard was taken over in 2020 by Julie Yagound and Antoine Debiastre. Their production philosophy centres on crafting wines without additives. The estate has been certified organic by Ecocert since the 2022 vintage.

Appellations

Domaine des 4 Vents produces wines under the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation as well as Vin de France.

Practical information

The estate is located at 1, chemin de Jacques, 33570 Puisseguin. You can contact the estate by telephone on +33 (0)6 88 59 11 79 or by email at contact@domaine-des4vents.fr. Visits are available by appointment. The estate offers cellar-door sales and mail order. Accommodation is available on site.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard covers an area of 7 hectares, of which 6.8 hectares are planted with red grape varieties. The plots, planted between the 1960s and 1990s, are situated on the Puisseguin plateau. The soils are clay-limestone, characterised by a limestone plateau and a small valley of blue clay. The grape varieties consist of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The average vine age is approximately 60 years. Viticultural practices include under-vine soil management limited to the strip directly beneath the vines. Harvesting is carried out both by hand and mechanically. The estate is farmed under a tenancy agreement with the Terre de Liens association.

Flagship cuvées

The estate offers several cuvées, crafted with no additives.

Sirocco

This cuvée is a red wine from the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation. It is designed to be enjoyed within 5 to 10 years of the vintage.

Alizés

This cuvée is a red wine, also produced under the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation.

Hégoa

This cuvée is a red Vin de France, made from 100% Merlot.

Blizzard

This cuvée is a pétillant naturel in Vin de France, also made from 100% Merlot.

Grain Blanc

This cuvée is a white wine.

Vinification and ageing

The Hégoa cuvée is aged in a 12-hectolitre stoneware amphora for a period of six months.