At Château Cazebonne, bottling is not merely a technical act; it is a true celebration, the culmination of several years of passionate and meticulous work. It is the moment when the wine, having been nurtured in the vines, aged and refined in our cellars, is finally ready to present itself to the world. Each bottle seals our team's commitment to quality, respect for the terroir, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

This crucial stage marks the transition from potential to reality, from a developing liquid to an accomplished wine. It represents the final touch before our wines reach your tables, carrying within them the history of a vintage, the character of our soils, and the Cazebonne signature. It is with special emotion that we watch our wines leave the cellar, each ready to write its own story in the glass of those who will taste them.

From vine to bottle: a mastered process

The long journey of our wines, from the first spring shoots in the vineyard to the bottling, is marked by essential stages. Each bit of vineyard work, the meticulous winemaking in our cellars, and the patient ageing, contributes to the singularity of our wines. Bottling is the final step that preserves all these qualities. It is at this moment that we ensure the wine will keep all the promise of its terroir, ready to blossom in your home.

Constant attention to preserve the expression of the terroir

Every action during bottling is designed to preserve the integrity of our wines. From the selection of the corks, ensuring a perfect seal and harmonious development in the bottle, to the meticulous checking of fill levels and the labelling of the bottles, everything is done to guarantee flawless quality. We take care to minimise handling and maintain optimal conditions, so that all the aromatic and tasting qualities developed over months of cultivation and ageing are faithfully conveyed upon tasting.

This rigour allows us to capture and preserve the unique expression of our terroir, whether it is the crisp freshness of our "Entre Amis" wines, the structured depth of our "Grand Vin", the aromatic subtleties of our "Parcellaires", or the historical richness of our "Cépages Oubliés".

Forgotten grape varieties: a rediscovered heritage thanks to your support

At Cazebonne, bottling takes on a special dimension when it comes to our wines made from forgotten grape varieties. As Jean-Baptiste Duquesne details in his book "Bordeaux, une histoire de cépages", many varieties that once flourished in the Bordeaux vineyards were gradually abandoned. We are proud to contribute to the rehabilitation of this viticultural heritage, by replanting these lost grape varieties and offering them for tasting.

This long-term work, a true journey to the very sources of the vineyard, is made possible by the unwavering support of the many enthusiasts who have adopted our wines and share our passion. It is thanks to your trust that we can continue to innovate, research, and preserve this invaluable wealth, offering an unprecedented palette of flavours and a piece of history in every bottle.

Preparing the wine before packaging

Prior to bottling, several treatments can be applied to the wine to ensure its stability and clarity. This may include filtration and fining — delicate operations that we approach with the utmost caution so as not to alter the aromatic and tasting complexity of the wine. Our goal is always to minimise human intervention to let the wine fully express itself, while guaranteeing its perfect preservation.

At Château Cazebonne, we strive to replant grape varieties in Bordeaux that had disappeared, reviving a part of our region's viticultural history. This heritage enhancement work is made possible by the continued support of wine lovers who have adopted our wines. To deepen your knowledge of this fascinating history, we invite you to receive the digital version of the book "Bordeaux, une histoire de cépages". Feel free to also test your knowledge with our oenological quizzes, and of course, to discover all of our wines in our online shop.