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#WinegrowerPortrait : Lauriane BOULADOU

Discover the men and women who work in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, Lussac Saint-Emilion and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion!

On January 31st, 2022, at the end of the Coupe des Crus de Saint-Emilion, 24 crus were named “Coups de Cœur 2022” by a jury of professionals! Château Hautes Graves du Rouy, a Saint-Emilion, was one of the winners. Lauriane BOULADOU, 37, is one of the owners. Find out more about this winemaker and her wine!

Lauriane Bouladou, accompagnée de son père et de son grand-père devant le panneau de la propriété

What’s your role on the estate?

I joined the family estate in 2008. I’m involved in its management alongside my father, Bernard. This makes me the 5th generation to take up the torch.

As a multi-tasker, I’m just as much involved in the vineyard as I am in the winery and in welcoming customers.

Lauriane Bouladou, accompagnée de son père et de son grand-père

You are one of the 24 "Coups de Cœur 2022" of Saint-Emilion Wines. How do you feel about it?

"We're delighted to have been selected!"

Can you tell us about your property?

Our property is located in the south of the Saint-Émilion Jurisdiction, along the Dordogne river.

Our 22 ha of vines are spread over 2 appellations: 16 ha in AOC Saint-Émilion and 6 ha in AOC Bordeaux.

Our plots are located in 3 communes of the appellation. This gives us terroirs ranging from sandy to clay-loam.

Approved as a level 3 “Haute Valeur Environnementale” (High Environmental Value) farm since 2018, we respect the biodiversity of our vineyards and apply a rational phytosanitary strategy.

Bouteille du Château Hautes Graves du Rouy avec un verre posés sur une barique

Can you tell us about the winning vintage?

Château Hautes Graves du Rouy is the flagship of Vignobles BOULADOU. It is the fruit of our best plots.

A blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%), this wine is vinified traditionally. It is aged in barrels for 9 months.

 

Can you suggest a food and wine pairing with the winning cru?

Château Hautes Graves du Rouy goes perfectly with a piece of beef cooked with vine shoots.

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