Château Broustet
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1855 Second Growth Barsac with historic 225L Bordeaux barrel origins
Château Broustet is a prestigious sweet white wine estate in Barsac, classified as Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the 1855 Sauternes classification. The estate covers 17.3 hectares planted with 70% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Muscadelle on clay-limestone and gravel soils. Owned since 2010 by Vignobles de Terroirs, the château is historically notable for pioneering the standard 225-litre Bordeaux barrel. Manual harvests select botrytis-affected grapes through successive passes (tries), and wines are aged 18–24 months in French oak with 20% new barrels.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers drawn to elegant botrytised dessert wines with vibrant acidity and complexity — ideal for Sauternes explorers seeking a fresher, slightly lighter Barsac style.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What classification does Château Broustet hold?
- Château Broustet is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the 1855 Classification of Sauternes and Barsac, one of the most enduring wine classifications in the world.
- What grape varieties are grown at Château Broustet?
- The vineyard is planted with 70% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Muscadelle across 17.3 hectares on clay-limestone and gravel soils.
- How is Château Broustet made?
- Grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) are hand-harvested through several selective passes. Vinification occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, followed by 18–24 months ageing in French oak barrels (20% new).
- What does Château Broustet taste like?
- The wine shows a radiant deep gold colour with aromas of peach, apricot, acacia honey, pear, white flowers and lemon zest. On the palate it is lusciously sweet yet lifted by racy acidity, feeling fresh rather than heavy.
- Who owns Château Broustet and what is its history?
- Vignobles de Terroirs has owned the estate since 2010. In the 19th century the Fournier family ran the property and is credited with establishing the standard 225-litre Bordeaux barrel, as documented in the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce archives.