Château Bauduc
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British-owned Bordeaux estate whose Sauvignon Blanc has been Gordon Ramsay's house wine for over 20 years — and whose Sémillon old-vines cuvée Les Trois Hectares reveals a richer, more complex face of Bordeaux.
Château Bauduc is a 200-acre (approximately 80-hectare) estate on the edge of Créon, about 15 miles south-east of the city of Bordeaux, in the Entre-Deux-Mers region. British couple Gavin and Angela Quinney purchased the property in 1999 and have since built an internationally acclaimed wine portfolio. The estate's Sauvignon Blanc became the house white wine at Gordon Ramsay's three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London more than 20 years ago — a listing it still holds today. Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow also lists the white, rosé, and red. The flagship white is a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, while Les Trois Hectares — a dry white of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc from old vines including Sémillon dating back to 1947 — stands out as the estate's most complex and textured wine. The Crémant de Bordeaux, crafted entirely from Sémillon using the traditional method, reflects the growing demand for high-quality Bordeaux sparkling wine. Gavin Quinney's authoritative wine writing and direct sales to private customers have helped build a loyal global following for Bauduc.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers who want high-quality, food-friendly Bordeaux whites with a modern, direct approach — from the vibrant Sauvignon Blanc to the rich Les Trois Hectares — plus an excellent Crémant de Bordeaux for celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Château Bauduc and how did they get into winemaking?
- Château Bauduc is owned by Gavin and Angela Quinney, a British couple who purchased the estate in 1999. Gavin, who also writes extensively about Bordeaux wine, brought an outsider's perspective that helped position Bauduc as a consumer-friendly, quality-focused estate with a strong direct-sales operation.
- Why is Château Bauduc famous in the restaurant world?
- The estate's Sauvignon Blanc became the house white wine at Gordon Ramsay's three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London over 20 years ago and remains on the list today. Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow also features the white, rosé, and red wines.
- What is Les Trois Hectares and what makes it special?
- Les Trois Hectares is a dry white wine made from old vines — including Sémillon planted in 1947 — blending approximately 80% Sémillon with 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The gnarled old-vine fruit delivers exceptional texture, richness, and complexity, making it the estate's most prestigious white wine.
- Does Château Bauduc produce a sparkling wine?
- Yes — the Crémant de Bordeaux is crafted entirely from Sémillon using the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle), producing a wine of elegance and fine bubbles. It was added to the range in response to growing demand for high-quality Bordeaux sparkling wine.
- Is Château Bauduc in the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation?
- Château Bauduc is located in the Entre-Deux-Mers region near Créon, and its wines are bottled under the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Blanc appellations, plus Crémant de Bordeaux. The estate is distinct from the Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation but is a key part of the broader Bordeaux wine landscape.