Château La Branne

In the Médoc peninsula, 70 km north of Bordeaux, is the renowned wine-growing town of Bégadan, where the Château La Branne vineyard stretches, between the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.

Originally the family property counted only 2 hectares of vines. Unable to imagine a profession other than winegrower, Philippe Videau took over the small farm in 1986 and over the years made it grow to reach today 25 hectares of vineyards with differ...

"Château La Branne" is made up of 3 types of complementary terroirs:
- gravelly sand for finesse and roundness
- gravelly clay for the aromatic complexity
- limestone clay for structure and tannins

To obtain a quality wine and to keep, the Médoc varietals are distributed on the property in the following proportions:
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 50%
- Merlot: 48%
- Petit Verdot: 2%

It is the alliance of these terroirs and grape varieties that are re...

In order to reveal all the character and typicity of the wine by a gentle extraction of the tannins, a post-fermentation maceration is carried out for 3 weeks.

The "Château La Branne" will then age in oak barrels for 12 months. For a harmonious blend of wood and fruit, 30% of the barrels are renewed each year, giving subtle notes of vanilla.