Château Gaby
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A historic 1660 estate on limestone hillsides, producing structured Merlot-led Canon-Fronsac wines with full organic certification since 2018.
Château Gaby is a prestigious estate located in the Canon-Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux. Perched on clay-limestone hillsides reaching up to 75 metres, overlooking the Dordogne River, the estate dates back to 1660 when its first vines were planted. For 250 years it remained in the Frouin family before passing through several owners — Antoine Khayat (1999), David Curl (2006), and since 2016 American businessman Tom Sullivan (Vignobles Sullivan). Estate manager and winemaker Damien Landouar has guided the property since 1997. In 2014 the domaine began its conversion to organic farming, receiving full certification from the 2018 vintage, with further biodynamic practices (Biodyvin label) also underway. The 16-hectare vineyard is planted 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon; annual production is approximately 7,000 cases. The wines are ranked in the top 1% of all wines in the Bordeaux region on Vivino, and the 2008 vintage was awarded #1 Bordeaux (out of 596 wines) in Le Grand Classement des Vins de Bordeaux.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking terroir-driven, age-worthy Bordeaux from an underrated Right Bank appellation committed to organic and biodynamic farming.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who owns Château Gaby and who makes the wine?
- Château Gaby is owned by American businessman Tom Sullivan (Vignobles Sullivan) since 2016. Estate manager and winemaker Damien Landouar, who joined in 1997, oversees viticulture and winemaking.
- Is Château Gaby certified organic?
- Yes. The estate began its organic conversion in 2014 and received full Organic Agriculture certification from the 2018 vintage. Biodynamic practices (Biodyvin label) are also being pursued.
- What grape varieties are used at Château Gaby?
- The 16-hectare vineyard is planted with 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- What wines does Château Gaby produce?
- The estate produces four main cuvées: Château Gaby (flagship), Princess Gaby, Cuvée Gaby (best-plot selection, 80% Merlot / 20% Cabernet Sauvignon), and Château les Roches Gaby.