Chateau de la Nauve owner Max Zhang and winemaker, Sébastien Xans at the Saint-Emillion vineyard.
Situated on the Saint-Laurent-des-Combes plateau, in the highly sought-after Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux, Château de la Nauve rubs shoulders with historical neighbouring properties such as Château Pavie and Château Le Tertre Rôteboeuf. Representing the beating heart of the Vignobles Nauve & Co company, the Château de la Nauve estate formerly belonged to the Veyry family, who established the business in 1955.
Chateau de la Nauve has created a new range, PETIT FOX, which is made to be enjoyed now – it’s simple, fresh and full of fruit, yet still carrying the refined touch of Bordeaux.
The estate boasts 4ha of Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines surrounding the family property, some of which are over 60 years old, planted in predominantly sandy, clay soils. Today Château de la Nauve benefits from an experienced team. Beginning with the 2023 vintage, Sébastien Xans has been in the role of cellar master at Château de la Nauve, heading up all work in the vineyard and cellar.
The estate benefits from the expertise of consulting oenologist Hervé Leferrer, who brings his extensive experience from his time at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The 2023 vintage was the first to be made under the new ownership; just 2,000 bottles are produced per year, each bottle individually numbered.
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