The " Noble House of Bayle " used to be estate's name when it belonged to the Mons Saint-Poly family. A notarial deed dated 22 February 1766 reveals that Pierre Guiraud, a Bordeaux merchant of Protestant faith, bought it for 53,000 livres.
On his death in 1799 his son Louis succeeded him. It was under Louis Guiraud that the estate was saved from a severe devaluation which had begun in 1793, becoming a famous château well known for its wine....
Geology and pedology
The vines grow on extremely heterogeneous soils and subsoils: sandy gravel makes up to 80% of the soil, the rest consists of deeper layers of a mixture of gravel and clay.
Subsoils show variation, from translucent sand to pure gravel layers that alternate with masses of red clay, but also marl and limestone, calcified oyster layers, red and white clay.
Excessive rains can cause the vine to suffocate if its roots b...
Philosophy
We express it through our inclination towards excellence through Nature. To be perfect a product requires the whole Terroir strength, demanding respect and care.
A special care for nature, men, their knowledge and tradition are to be found in the daily vineyard work and wine making.
Respect for biodiversity, putting living organisms back in their native environment, letting nature spring back in the place and making sure th...
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