N°04 - Château Cazebonne | Les Vignes Chaudes

By Sophie Roulé

Issue 04 of Les Vignes Chaudes examines the question of forgotten grape varieties, featuring Jean-Baptiste Duquesne of Château Cazebonne. Château Cazebonne is highlighted as a spearhead for heritage Bordeaux grape varieties. The article discusses the relevance of these varieties in the face of climate change and the reasons behind Jean-Baptiste Duquesne's fight to help the AOCs evolve.

Concluding a series on Bordeaux, this issue of Les Vignes Chaudes puts the spotlight on Château Cazebonne and its owner, Jean-Baptiste Duquesne. The main focus is the importance of Bordeaux's forgotten grape varieties, alongside a discussion on their relevance in the current context of climate change and economic and social crises. Jean-Baptiste Duquesne shares his vision on the concept of grape varieties, massal selection, and the motivations behind his efforts to evolve the Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC).