Château
The vineyard
Château Dudon is located in the village of Baurech on the slopes overlooking the Garonne River, a few kilometers southeast of Bordeaux.
While the 1er Côtes de Bordeaux is one of the oldest planted wine regions, with its gravelly soils, this is due to its unique terroir, from which Château Dudon particularly benefits. It is a very narrow strip situated on a fold of clay-limestone gravel, favored by excellent drainage, which allows for a regulated water supply to the vines throughout their growth.
Château Dudon boasts over 85 hectares of superbly situated vineyards, overlooking the Garonne, cultivated according to the principles of sustainable viticulture, which advocates a drastic reduction in the use of chemical inputs of all kinds.
Family
When a renowned Bordeaux winemaker takes an interest in a “small” château, they give it their all. Respect for and appreciation of the terroir, adherence to traditional methods, and rigorous selection make Château DUDON, with its dual Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Bordeaux appellations, a particularly attractive value.
A terroir where Bordeaux wine was born.
This unique terroir produces equally unique wines, situated halfway between Graves and Saint-Émilion, endowed with remarkable aging potential.
A terroir that Jean MERLAUT knows well and is passionate about defending, as the mayor of Baurech.
History
Construction of the castle, of which one can still admire a period cut-stone staircase.
Jean-Baptiste Dudon undertook the construction of the current Carthusian monastery following the assassination of Mademoiselle Dudon. Remaining loyal to the king, he was guillotined in 1793.
The MERLAUT family becomes the new owner of DUDON castle.
Jean Merlaut took over the family estate and dedicated himself to restoring it and enhancing its value.
He transitioned to sustainable farming practices, using indigenous yeasts.
Expansion of the wine cellar and renovation of the vat room, installation of temperature-controlled vats in the old 13th-century castle.
A 2,000 m² agricultural center has been established.
The entire building is covered with photovoltaic panels.
