Château Nardique La Gravière
シャトー・ナルディック・ラ・グラヴィエール
Four-generation family estate with HVE certification producing expressive, terroir-driven Bordeaux wines from Entre-Deux-Mers.
Founded in 1928, Château Nardique La Gravière is a family estate of 38 hectares located in Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation, Bordeaux. Now in its fourth generation under Nicolas Thérèse and his parents Philippe and Murielle, the estate cultivates clay-gravel (graves) and boulbène soils. White wines are crafted from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle; reds from 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate holds HVE (High Environmental Value) certification and has earned Coup de Cœur and multiple star ratings in the Guide Hachette des Vins, as well as gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for wine lovers seeking honest, food-friendly Bordeaux wines with a personal story — crisp whites for seafood and light cuisine, approachable reds for everyday dinners.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What wines does Château Nardique La Gravière produce?
- The estate produces Entre-Deux-Mers AOC white wines from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Muscadelle, as well as Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur red wines from Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (15%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). Rosé is also made in small quantities.
- Has the estate won any wine awards?
- Yes. The 2012 white wine received a Coup de Cœur and 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins, and the 2021 vintage also earned 2 stars. Multiple vintages have won gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris (2012 and 2014) and awards at the Concours de Bordeaux.
- What does the HVE certification mean for this estate?
- HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale — High Environmental Value) is a French national certification for sustainable farming. At Nardique La Gravière it means natural grass cover between rows, careful soil management, and minimal chemical inputs, reflecting the family's commitment to respecting the environment.
- What is the terroir of Château Nardique La Gravière?
- The 38-hectare vineyard sits on a mix of graves (clay-gravel) and boulbènes (clay-silt), the characteristic soils of Entre-Deux-Mers. These well-draining, mineral-rich soils give the white wines their lively acidity and citrus character.
- Can I visit or buy wines directly from the estate?
- Yes. The château welcomes visitors and sells wines direct-to-consumer both at the property in Saint-Genès-de-Lombaud and through its official website. Cases and individual bottles are available online, with seasonal offers published on their site.