The principle of pumping over consists of taking the must or the wine from the bottom of a container to return it to the top. This is mainly done by…
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Organized by the CIVB and the Sud Ouest and Terre de vins newspapers, the Bordeaux Vignobles Engagés trophies highlight and reward the commitment of wine professionals to the environment. Of…
The guarantee of a great wine lies in the quality of its aging. A delicate period which begins at the end of fermentation and which ends at bottling, the aging…
It’s all about flowers! Depending on its age and its role in the colony, a bee feeds on pollen, nectar, honeydew, or royal jelly (queen). Some additional information here However,…
Managing the vineyard is a long-term commitment. The plots we are working on today are those that were planted by our grandparents. And the ones we plant today will be…
This new year under the sign of “20” starts well for the group’s properties Vitisvintage. (Chateau Tourteau Chollet, Chateau Grand Lartigue and Chateau Ferrand Lartigue). After being among the first…
This Wednesday, November 13 was held the Graves Cru Trophies competition. The Château Tourteau Chollet Blanc 2018 has won this beautiful award thanks to its white peach aromas and its…
This Thursday, October 24, two champions of the “China’s Best Sommelier Competition of French Wine” were at Tourteau Chollet to visit the wonderful property of Arbanats. Fengyuan Wang (King) winner…
Named Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt, Pied de Partridge or Pressac. Originally from Quercy, he is the descendant of Prunelard and Magdeleine Noir…
On September 1st, on the occasion of the Paille-Ripaille event, organized by the city of Langon, the Château Tourteau Chollet Rouge 2012 was selected to accompany a "Ceviche of duck...
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Our wine without added sulfite, the C'est pas G... 2018, was rewarded with the 'Académie des Vins et de la Gastronomie Française. He got the palme d'or with the jury...
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Vinjournalen.se the Swedish online wine magazine talks about our property. The article on wine tourism concerns our wine region this week and Château Tourteau Chollet is proposed as a vineyard…
On Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Arbanats, Two recently retired employees received the 4 medals of honour for their work: the Silver medal, after 20 years of service; the Vermeil…
Spring is in the year, after a long cold period in January and early March storms. We can hear cranes flying overhead, northbound, and we enjoy this almost summer weather…
Our wines have the habit of travelling a lot, shipped from the small villages of Arbanats and Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux region to be served at festive tables for friend and…
After quite a mild December, the winter has finally arrived in our vineyards of Graves and Saint-Emilion ! This cold period is crucial for the vines : they are at…
Our client Grapedistrict in Amsterdam created the biggest wine bar in the Netherlands last week. Based on the principle of an ephemeral bar with a choice of more than 150…
While harvesting is in full swing, we decided to vinify our Malbecs in a smooth and delicate manner. By punching down the cap manually, we obtain a long and gentle…
And here we are, full into the vinification ! The fermentation of the whites is almost over and we are ready to start the ageing. In the meantime, the fermentation…
Christian le Squer has just been elected Chef of the Year 2016 by his peers. He has been in charge of Le Cinq (the gastronomic restaurant of Georges V Hotel)…
It’s still hot and sunny outside, and we start harvesting our 2016 vintage this Thursday September 8, with the whites as usual. We have been very patient, and our patience…
Epicureans as we are, it is a real pleasure for us to visit our Horeca clients, and all the much so if the place is situated in a magnificent landscape….
As passionate wine lovers, we appreciate open-mindedness and curiosity to discover new wines. And it is possibe at our client’s Le Plaisance in the town of Bourg. This restaurant, with…
The terroir is a mix of multiple factors, and one of them is the planting density. That is why we are now replanting all our plots in a high planting…
Sunny days are here at last ! A perfect time for barbecues and picnics with friends ! Château Tourteau Chollet Elegance red is your ideal companion for these moments of…
We love our terroir, and so we love those who love it, too. « Le Bœuf Pop » in Bazas in Gironde is one of those restaurateurs who treat only…
A refined and delicious lunch in « Le Laurier Fleuri » restaurant, near Nantes. We had the chance to be seated at a privileged table, along the magnificent glass cellar…
Among numerous restaurants we work with, some surprise us with their astonishing decoration. At « Le Carré » in Sables d’Olonne, on the Chaume waterfront, you enjoy both a nice…
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