A FAMILY
OF FAMILIES

Since 1934, a little less than a century looks back upon us. Back then, in order to survive a time of deep crisis, 126 winegrowers joined forces to create the Cave Intercommunale de Sauveterre-de-Guyenne.

After having regrouped along the years with the Caves Louis Vallon and Sauveterre-Blasimon-Espiet, the union now includes 300 families that, above all, consider themselves as such. This is why they chose to rename the company “Bordeaux Families”, like the many grapes of a single cluster.

Bordeaux Families’ aim is simple and comprehensive: produce wines from the vineyard to the cellar, and sell these wines, whether in bottles or in bulk.

LAND
AMONG
THE FINEST
LANDS

Most of the Bordeaux Families vines are found in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, nestled between the right bank of the Garonne to the south, and the left bank of the Dordogne to the north.

It is the kingdom of the Sauvignon grape, the Semillon grape, and the Muscadelle grape, varieties that are primarily used to produce the dry or sweet white wines typical of the region.

Here, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are mainly blended together into high-quality red wines whose production is rising steadily.

SAVOIR
FAIRE
THAT IS
ANYTHING
BUT QUAINT

True know-how never sleeps! To remain competitive, we regularly apply new techniques and review our traditional work flows: latest-generation pneumatic presses, automated control of all flows, elevator, routing chain, smooth tilting, etc. Over time, we have acquired a wide array of tools to continually improve the quality of our wines in a way that respects … tradition.

ROOTED IN
DEEPLY-HELD
VALUES

Freedom

Paradoxically, the cooperative is an instrument of freedom.

First, the sharing of certain tasks and operations enables the winegrowers to find the freedom to focus on their core business.

Second, freedom makes it possible for the winegrowers to undertake new projects, to innovate, to take action, and to develop their skills according to their individual convictions and values, which can also be shared and thus become collective.

Courage

There is no such thing as freedom without courage.

And also, quite simply, the courage to fight approximations, easy options, and mediocrity. The courage to stand up, together, to the vagaries of weather, and, sometimes, to hostility and lack of understanding.

Solidarity

The cooperative model is becoming both a sign of intelligence and of modernity.

In a world where national cooperative models are being profoundly shaken, the solidarity of the Bordeaux Families model (in the agricultural sector, which is also suffering) is exemplary. Between trade and war, cooperation is the most effective road to peace and stability.

Solidarity is the starting point of that road.

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WE HAVE
ALWAYS
NEEDED
THE EARTH

Today more than ever, the earth needs us. The future of the vine and of those who cultivate it depends on this individual and collective realization.

The families of Bordeaux Families take care of the earth, which, in turn, takes care of them. Every innovation includes a proposal designed to respect the environment. Every winegrowing initiative strengthens the bond between winegrowers and their land in a spirit of deep respect. Behind the certifications, the labels, and the accreditations demonstrating the commitment of Bordeaux Families to remain on the path to a true ecological transition lies a recognition of and visceral attachment to the vine and to the earth, but also and especially between the families themselves.

Today, Bordeaux Families is the leading producer of Bordeaux wines and Crémant de Bordeaux sparkling wines. The vineyards are cultivated in an environmentally responsible manner. Committing to sustainable winegrowing is its priority. As a member of the Agri Confiance initiative since 2005, Bordeaux Families is progressing toward HVE3 certification and has 1500 hectares that are part of the Terra Vitis environmental certification network.

OUR
COMMITMENTS

With 590 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards, we are bringing new techniques to the vine. This enables us to take our eco-responsible practices further. We have an ambitious yet realistic plan to transition to organic farming: 1,000 hectares in 5 years, representing 20% of the union’s total production as a first step.

ISO 9001 (Bureau Veritas)

This is a voluntary commitment that places quality at the center of the organization, management, production, and sale of our products.
This commitment enables us to continually improve the performance of every entity involved in our cellars as well as the traceability of our wines.

Terra Vitis

With 1,500 hectares cultivated in compliance with the Terra Vitis certification, we place equal weight on the three pillars of sustainable development: environment, society, and economy.
Observation of the field, sharing of experiences, and mutual aid are the key strengths of the Terra Vitis network.

HVE3

Systematically choosing alternative techniques over the use of chemical products, we have obtained this certification for more than 2,000 hectares of our vineyard’s total surface area. The ultimate aim is to be 100% HVE3 in 2023.
This level, the highest in the category, will guarantee our control of many environmental parameters such as biodiversity, the regulated use of phytosanitary products, etc.

Pesticides classified NON CMR

Protecting our vineyards without using carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances is entirely possible from a technical standpoint. In order to protect not only our vineyards but also our members, our neighbors, and our environment in general, we are committed to excluding the use of phytosanitary products known or presumed to present a potential human health hazard (CMR1) as well as those suspected to present one (CMR2).

SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL,
AND GENEROUS

White wines in which Sauvignon Blanc expresses all of its freshness and intensity. Elegant and subtle rosés born of a delightful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Red wines in which the duo of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon plays resonant and particularly aromatic notes. Finally, exceptional sparkling wines in which Sémillon and Cabernet Franc blossom, heightened by a touch of Muscadelle, yielding a soft, floral effervescence.

Just like its vatting room, Bordeaux Families “interprets” its wines in the manner of a piano playing scores written according to the weather, the seasons, the harvests, and the talent of oenologists.

100

medals
won
in
2020

LOUIS VALLON

Louis Vallon is our key offering in the sparkling wines market, which is very broad and is enjoying rapid growth in France and everywhere else, especially as regards Crémants.

Sparkling wines are designed for various audiences that share certain commonalities: whether young consumers interested in history and authenticity or traditionalists looking for reassurance, both groups seek history, authenticity, and quality.

Louis Vallon is an offering that meets consumer expectations with a range of Crémant de Bordeaux wines, aged for over 36 months, and a suitable price point for the core market.

PET’NAT

Pet’Nat by Louis Vallon, the reinterpretation of a great classic, is our sparkling innovation with a contemporary feel.

Using a winemaking approach that relies on the strength and vivacity of organic grapes, it is a return to the source that is in tune with a societal trend: the desire for so-called “naturally sparkling” wines.

Made according to an ancestral method, fruity and refreshing, available in white or rosé, Pet’Nat’ has an accessible price point that will makes it a pillar of the “made differently” wine offering.

SAUV’TERRE

From an environmentally friendly viticulture, Sauv’Terre invites us to rediscover its emblematic grape varieties in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyard. This cuvée has its roots in the historic town of Sauveterre de Guyenne

Our winegrowers work hand in hand to preserve biodiversity and pollinators, enhance the landscape and establish a balance between wine growing environments and the natural spaces that surround them.

The Sauv’terre range includes red, white, and rosé wines.

LES VOILES DE L’ATLANTIQUE

Les Voiles de l’Atlantique is our offering of complex-free, self-assuming conviviality.

Bearing the IGP Atlantique appellation, the range is an invitation to escape, with fresh, light, fruity wines for happy summer moments among friends. A contemporary offering for the present moment, with a price point that reflects the occasion.

EXCELIUM

Selected year after year, our 50 finest parcels are tended by winegrowers who know what excellence is all about.

Always attentive, they are experts in the cultivation of our local grape varieties, Merlot and Cabernet.

The oenologists in charge of winemaking take pride in transforming these grapes into expressive fine wines. Here, maturation takes on its full meaning and time becomes the critical element in determining the wine’s success.

MALLETTE

The Vins de France range represents our winemaking savoir faire that extends far beyond Bordeaux.

Contemporary wines for enjoyment now, with modern blends from several regions, sporting a look that is fresh and original yet a vehicle of heritage, for an offering in harmony with the desires and expectations of the market.

OUR CHÂTEAUX

At Bordeaux Families, we also perpetuate tradition through a rich heritage of Bordeaux châteaux representing the appellations of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, and Entre-deux-Mers.

Each of our château wines is a unique reflection of its terroir, as well as the work and passion of its owners.

Primarily composed of red wines, completed by a select few dry white and sweet white wines, clairets, and rosés, the range also includes organic wines and sulfite-free wines.

10 rue de la Gare
33540 Sauveterre-de-Guyenne
France

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LOUIS VALLON

Crémant de Bordeaux

Brut BLANC

Louis Vallon is a distinguished and well-balanced sparkling wine. Its shimmering color and delicate bubbles give it a charming, festive character. Delightful notes of white flowers give it elegance, while delicate peachy aromas give it a subtle note of sweetness.

Blend: Cabernet Franc, majority of Merlot, Sémillon and a touch of Muscadelle

Food & wine pairing: serve with oysters or Bordeaux canelé cakes

Awards: International Wine Challenge 2020, Concours National des Crémants 2020, Guide Hachette 2021

Fruit
3/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
4/5
Brut ROSÉ

Louis Vallon Brut Rosé is a light and refreshing sparkling wine. Its pale color and delicate bubbles make it easy to drink, while its notes of white flowers perfectly complement its soft, fruity aromas.

Blend: Cabernet Franc, majority Merlot

Food & wine pairing: serve with truffle risotto or chocolate soufflé

Awards: Effervescents du monde 2018, Guide Hachette 2020, Concours National des Crémants 2020

LÉGENDE DE LOUIS VALLON

Crémant de Bordeaux

Brut BLANC

Légende de Louis Vallon is an exceptional sparkling wine, both noble and refined. Its sparkling straw yellow color and delicate bubbles catch the eye, while the depth and complexity of its sun-kissed aromas of apricots and dried fruits make it a wine of character.

Blend: Cabernet Franc, Sémillon

Food & wine pairing: serve with mi-cuit foie gras or fruit tart

Awards: Concours National des Crémants 2021

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
4/5
Brut rosé

Légende de Louis Vallon Brut Rosé is a noble, refined sparkling wine. Its shimmering light pink color and delicate bubbles are a pleasure to behold. The richness of its red fruit aromas makes it a wine of character, both full-bodied and generous.

Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Food & wine pairing: serve with Dublin Bay prawns or Bavarian cream

PET’NAT

Vin effervescent naturel

White

The straw yellow color of Pet’Nat catches the eye, while its aromas reveal white flowers and fruit. On the palate, the first impression is crisp and direct, with a pleasant effervescence.

Blend: Sauvignon blanc

Food & wine pairing: serve at apéritif, brunch or dessert

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5
Rosé

Pet’Nat has a lovely pink color. On the nose, it is both rich and precise, with raspberry and red fruit notes. Fresh and delicate on the palate.

Blend: Malbec

Food & wine pairing: serve at apéritif, brunch or dessert

SAUV’TERRE

Bordeaux

Red

This rich, intense wine offers great aromatic concentration and complexity. In the mouth, blackberry leaves a strong first impression, followed by delicate fresh fruits and notes of spices on the finish. This balance will delight you in its delicacy and elegance.

Blend : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, majority of Merlot

Food & wine pairing: serve with red meat such as roast duck breast with honey and thyme

Fruit
4/5
Oak
3/5
Intensity
4/5
Rosé

An attractive light pink color and lively character owing to the presence of Cabernet Franc, which helps its ripe fruit aromas to linger in the mouth.

Blend: Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Food & wine pairing: serve with grilled fish or vegetable tart

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5
White

A very pale yellow wine with hints of green and an intense aroma, with floral and citrus notes. Balanced in the mouth, followed by an exotic fruit finish.

Blend: Sauvignon

Food & wine pairing: serve at apéritif, with oysters, seafood, or sea scallop carpaccio with citrus

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
4/5

LES VOILES DE L’ATLANTIQUE

IGP Atlantique

White & Rosé

Les Voiles de l’Atlantique is a fresh, light, airy wine that offers an invitation to embark on a journey. In the mouth, you will be charmed by its generosity and zest.

Blend: Sauvignon blanc (white) / fresh and generous grape varieties (rosé)

Food & wine pairing: serve at apéritif, with seafood or fish, or with dessert

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5

EXCELIUM

Bordeaux Supérieur

Red

Excelium is a wine at once powerful, distinguished, and generous, with a sparkling ruby color. On the palate, its silky aromas of black fruits and the elegance of its tannins achieve bold expression. Excelium symbolizes perfect harmony. Its elegance places it among the great wines of Bordeaux.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, majority of Merlot. For the 2018 vintage, Merlot, Malbec.

Food & wine pairing: serve with red meat and game such as wood pigeon

Awards: Concours Agricole de Paris 2018, Guide Hachette 2018 (2015 vintage)

Fruit
5/5
Oak
4/5
Intensity
4/5

MALETTE

Vin de France

Red

Garnet in color, Mallette presents aromas of black fruits and spices. A supple, rather light-bodied wine on the palate, with a lovely aromatic expression that combines black fruits, notes of licorice and pepper.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon / Grenache

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5
Organic red

This wine presents a lovely purple color with bright cherry red reflections. The nose is powerful, with aromas of fresh red fruits, from black currant to wild strawberry. On the palate, it is generous and harmonious, combining the roundness of Merlot and the structure of Cabernet. This is a wine of pleasure.

Blend : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5
Rosé

Mallette Rosé presents delicate aromas of red fruits alongside tangy notes. The finish is harmonious with plenty of freshness.

Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
2/5
White

This white wine offers a pale yellow color with crystalline reflections. On the nose, it is fruity and floral, with notes of citrus such as grapefruit and lemon, combined with a bouquet of white flowers. A lovely roundness in the mouth, enhanced by a touch of acidity, revealing a certain freshness.

Blend: Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon

Fruit
4/5
Oak
0/5
Intensity
3/5