Vignobles Pestoury

Identity

Vignobles Pestoury is a winegrowing estate located in Yvrac, in Gironde. The property is run by oenologist Bertrand Pestoury and his wife Isabelle Pestoury. Their eldest daughter, Marie Pestoury, is also part of the estate's team.

History and philosophy

The family vineyard of Vignobles Pestoury was established in 1892. Bertrand and Isabelle Pestoury settled on the property in 1997, the year they acquired Château Les Moulineaux. In 2004, the estate expanded with the acquisition of a plot in Saint-Émilion.

Vignobles Pestoury is committed to an approach that respects the environment and the terroir. The estate was certified organic in 2020. Vineyard practices include ploughing and the complete avoidance of chemical herbicides. In the cellar, the estate favours the use of indigenous yeasts.

Appellations

The estate produces wines under several appellations, including Cadillac-Côtes-de-Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The principal appellation of the estate is Côtes de Bordeaux.

Winemaking and ageing

The estate favours indigenous yeasts during fermentation. The wines are aged in French oak barrels. Bottling is carried out at the property by an external specialist, using natural cork stoppers.

Practical information

The estate is located at 10, chemin des Greyzeaux, 33370 Yvrac. You can contact the estate by telephone on 05 56 74 72 16 or by email at bpestoury@free.fr.

Vignobles Pestoury offers tastings and direct wine sales at the property. Guided tour and tasting sessions are organised daily at 18:00, lasting approximately 45 minutes. These visits include discovering the vineyard, the cellars, and the winemaking methods. Booking online or contacting the estate directly is recommended.

The estate also features a wine bar, open on Saturday evenings from 19:30, offering organic wine tastings paired with gourmet platters. Motorhome travellers can enjoy a quiet pitch in the heart of the vines, complete with a daily tasting.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Vignobles Pestoury spans 38 hectares. The vines are grown in Yvrac. A 2.56-hectare plot, acquired in 2004, is situated on sandy soils. The estate's grape varieties are evenly balanced between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Harvesting is carried out mechanically, with the exception of the grapes destined for Crémant production.

Signature cuvées

Vignobles Pestoury offers a range of wines that includes white, red, and rosé wines, as well as sparkling wines and grape juice. Flagship cuvées include Château Dimacy, a still red wine in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, and Château Les Moulineaux, a still red wine in the Cadillac-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation. The estate also produces the Symphonie du Haut-Geai cuvée in the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation and Le Nectar du Pin Saraille, a grape juice.