The Despagne vineyards are situated across the rolling landscapes of Entre-deux-Mers, where gravel, clay-limestone, and sandy soils contribute structure, minerality, and aromatic precision. Vineyards include both young plantings and historic old-vine plots, allowing for a nuanced expression of the terroir. Pioneering viticultural practices include high-density planting of over 10,000 vines per hectare, a technique more commonly seen in top Burgundy estates, which enhances fruit concentration and wine quality.
Despagne Vignobles follows a philosophy of low-intervention, attentive winemaking. Grapes are hand-harvested and naturally fermented where possible, oak use is judicious, and chemical inputs are minimised to allow the vineyard to express itself. Thibault applies the same precision and care to every wine, ensuring balance, clarity, and personality across the portfolio. The family’s approach combines Bordeaux tradition with touches of modernity, from classic white and red blends to wines that explore a more expressive, contemporary style.
The Despagne family embodies the heritage and evolution of Bordeaux: confident, expressive wines rooted in history yet crafted with a contemporary sensibility. Across their portfolio, the Despagnes demonstrate that care, innovation, and respect for terroir produce wines that are at once approachable, precise, and unmistakably Bordeaux
