It is a real favorite for an appellation dear to Guillaume Seigue: the Graves. Double rarity, the Château de Portets has its own port. You will be able to come by boat to visit the estate. Its origin dates back to the time of the Romans who settled there and developed the port of Portets that we know today. Napoleon even stopped there before arriving in Bordeaux in 1808. Occupied by the Germans during the Second World War, the estate was left almost abandoned. Today it is Marie-Hélène Yung-Théron who manages the estate with radiant dynamism throughout the appellation. She knew how to give it all its luster and splendor of yesteryear. The château is managed responsibly and sustainably on the vineyard side but also with the teams, local residents and the entire ecosystem of the property. In order to share this bucolic and timeless place as much as possible, Marie-Hélène knew well before anyone else how to take advantage of such a setting by developing wine tourism. Young and old will find what they are looking for. There is even a visit with an investigator’s kit to discover the history of the castle and also a wine pairing and cuisine back from the market. Finally, let’s not forget the main thing: the wines of the château!
Guillaume Seigue: The white draws all its typical Graves structure from its exceptional location on the banks of the Garonne. The velvety reds do not lack character and are not left out with several dedicated cuvées.
If you want to treat yourself to a chic and poetic break a stone’s throw from the Gironde capital, discover this estate managed with passion and humanity. It’s very simple, everyone is smiling!
– Portets Castle
Bon vivant, always ready to taste and share his most beautiful encounters in the world of wine and spirits, Guillaume is the editor of the blog www.godblessbacchus.blogspot.com but also for the site www.toutlevin.com. A glass in his left hand and a pen in his right hand, he travels throughout the year to the different properties over the terroirs and regions. Fascinated by the world of wine since his childhood, he likes above all to exchange with the “stories makers” as he likes to call the winegrowers. Mixology also takes a big place in his life with an all-consuming passion for creating cocktails.
– Marie-Corine Cailleteau