As I visit this site, I certify that I am of legal age to consume alcohol in my country of residence.
I am over 18 years old
Men and Women

#WinegrowerPortrait : Julien RICHARD

Discover the Women and Men who work in the Saint-Emilion, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion vineyards!
On January 30th, 2023, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 wines were designated “Coups de Cœur 2023” by a jury of professionals!
Château Pontet Bayard, a Puisseguin Saint-Emilion wine, was one of these winners. Julien RICHARD, the owner and producer of this wine, tells us more about the property. Discover this winegrower and his wine!
Grappes de raisin dans un seau

What is your role on the property?

 

As a manager, I’m the Swiss Army knife of the estate. But what means the most to me is the care given to the vines and the quality of the wines.

 

Can you tell us more about your wine estate?

 

A 10-hectare clay-limestone hillside facing south and south-east. This property, acquired in 2013, has been converted to our cultivation methods, which are as natural as possible to express the full potential of the terroir.

Vue sur le Chateau Pontet Bayard

YOU ARE ONE OF THE 24 "COUPS DE CŒUR 2023" OF THE SAINT-EMILION WINES. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT?

"This is the reward for all the efforts made since we acquired the property."

Can you tell us about the awarded vintage?

 

Our aim is for this vintage to perfectly express the quality of this great terroir. In other words, ripe, luscious fruit and a mouth-feel with fine, elegant tannins and a lovely freshness provided by the limestone.

 

Can you suggest a food and wine pairing with this vintage?

 

Grilled meat is the perfect accompaniment.

 

Did you know …?

Conversion to organic farming and eco-pasturing from January to March with sheep. We use as little sulphite as possible to express the fruit.

Bouteille du Château Pontet Bayard

#WinegrowerPortrait : Julien RICHARD

To conclude

 

We will strive to make this a great wine that is accessible and appreciated, and to promote it throughout the world.

newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest and hottest news on Saint-Émilion wines.

Need more information ? Contact