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SOUTH-WEST<br />
TERROIRS<br />
CHÂTEAU POULVÈRE:<br />
WHERE ROOTS ARE IMPORTANT<br />
Since 1923, five generations of the Borderie family have woven their story around<br />
Château Poulvère. This former dependency of Château de Monbazillac was built<br />
in the 16 th century. Situated in the Bergerac appellation area, this enclave runs<br />
the gamut from dry white, rosé and red to sweet white appellation wines within<br />
just a five-kilometre radius. “We are deeply attached to our family roots and its<br />
history of winegrowing, which is a part of our everyday lives and one that we<br />
contribute to relentlessly”, stresses Benoît Borderie. “The range of colours we<br />
produce has become a rarity in France and even around the world. It is a genuine<br />
token of our winemaking skills but also a worthwhile sales proposition”. Château<br />
Poulvère produces its six appellations using two or three different winemaking<br />
techniques. Consequently, it is able to offer up to thirteen variations for every<br />
vintage, from a range of purely fruit-forward renditions through to the high-end<br />
offerings with deliberate aromatic complexity. “The current climate is much more<br />
favourable for appellations like ours”, claims Bernard Borderie. “For many years,<br />
we remained in Bordeaux’s shadow, but over the past few years there’s been<br />
a definite reshuffle. French customers, and increasingly overseas clients, are<br />
now looking for some real gems. The winery’s image has become all-important,<br />
THE BORDERIE FAMILY AT CHÂTEAU POULVÈRE<br />
AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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