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Staying in the Gers and looking for an authentic wine estate to discover? Welcome to Domain of Herrebouc.
Immersion at Domaine de Herrebouc, an organic and biodynamic vineyard in Gascony
Direction Saint-jean-poutge, to live a rare experience in the heart of the Domain of Herrebouc, a vineyard certified in organic and biodynamic agriculture, where only the estate's grapes are vinified on site, by hand. The wines are then aged in vats, jars or oak barrels, to highlight the potential of each vintage and reveal its aging potential.
A place rich in history and biodiversity
In 2004, the first Herrebouc wines were born, in the cellar renovated by Carine Fitte and Hélène Archidec, on the family property acquired five years earlier.
Ce exceptional site whose castle is registered in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments, nestles in the heart of the Baïse River. An ambitious renovation of the building, a complete restructuring of the vineyard in 1999 and investment in a modern production tool have allowed the revival of this 18-hectare vineyard, on clay-limestone hillsides, surrounded by rich and preserved nature.
A strong commitment to living wines
For more than 20 years, the vines of Herrebouc have been cultivated in organic farming and for 5 years in biodynamic agriculture Demeter certified. A demanding approach to vineyard work that relies on natural soil fertility and plant health. No synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyard, the absence or strict minimum of inputs in the winery, and vinification using indigenous yeasts help preserve the authenticity and identity of the Herrebouc terroir.
A sensory and human experience
Guided tours offered at the estate immerse the curious in the secrets of artisanal winemaking in organic and biodynamic agriculture. Here, it is the winemakers themselves who welcome you and share their preserved with generosity, commitment and precision.
Whichever option you choose, you will discover the cellars, the specificities of cultivation, breeding and winemaking; and your tour will end with the guided tasting wines from the estate, which come in 4 ranges and some limited editions, including a natural sparkling wine made using an ancestral method.
A cellar open year-round
La The estate shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.To taste before buying, remember to reserve a personalized tasting-sales slot at 11:30 a.m. or 16 p.m.
Tours and tastings by reservation:
- Discovery visit of the estate and its wines, Saturday at 10:30 a.m., duration 1 hours: walk around the historic site, visit of the cellars, and guided tasting of 30 wines
- “The Secrets of Wine” Tour » , Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 17 p.m., duration 1 hour: visit and discussions at the winery, guided tasting of 6 wines
Friendly events not to be missed
Herrebouc offers festive meetings throughout the year to discover the estate in a different way: Easter, the winegrower's picnic, the country guinguette or even the organic winegrower's market.
Herrebouc castle
419 chemin de Herrebouc, 32190 Saint-Jean-Poutge
+33 0 5 62 64 68 34
www.herrebouc.fr
Article written by Emma, intern at Domaine de Herrebouc
