Château Nodoz
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A family-run Côtes de Bourg estate crafting honest, expressive Bordeaux from HVE3-certified sustainable vineyards.
Château Nodoz is a historic estate in the Côtes de Bourg appellation, located in Tauriac, Gironde, with roots dating back before the French Revolution. Originally known as 'Cru de Nodoz,' the estate was reconstituted by M. Bordes, a renowned Bordeaux merchant shipowner who established its reputation. The Magdelaine family took over in 1930, and since 2002, Sandrine and Jean-François Magdeleine-Cenac — former lawyers who made a passionate career change to winemaking — have managed this 38-hectare family estate. The vineyards span three communes (Tauriac, Lansac, and Bourg-sur-Gironde) on clay-limestone and gravelly slopes with East/Southeast and Southwest exposure. Certified HVE3 (High Environmental Value Level 3), the estate produces expressive, generous wines from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, including the signature Cuvée Tradition, the complex Barriques Neuves, and the distinguished Vieilles Vignes.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking authentic, terroir-driven wines at an accessible price — from everyday bottles to cellar-worthy cuvées.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Nodoz special within Côtes de Bourg?
- Château Nodoz combines a pre-Revolutionary heritage with a modern sustainable approach. Sandrine and Jean-François Magdeleine-Cenac, former lawyers who transitioned to winemaking in 2002, brought fresh passion to a century-old family estate, earning HVE3 certification across 38 hectares of prime clay-limestone and gravelly terroir.
- What grape varieties are grown at Château Nodoz?
- The estate focuses primarily on Merlot (around 60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (around 35%), with Cabernet Franc rounding out the red blends. The estate also produces a white wine from Sauvignon Blanc and a rosé from the first pressing of Merlot grapes.
- What cuvées does Château Nodoz produce?
- The range includes Cuvée Tradition (the signature wine), Nodoz Barriques Neuves (aged in new oak), Vieilles Vignes (old vine selection aged 20 months in new barrels), Galau (an approachable everyday style), L'Insolent de Nodoz (a slightly lower-alcohol red with a light modern profile), as well as a rosé and a Sauvignon Blanc white.
- Is Château Nodoz certified organic or sustainable?
- Château Nodoz holds HVE3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale Level 3) certification — the highest level of France's High Environmental Value label. This reflects the estate's commitment to biodiversity, careful management of inputs, and deep respect for the terroir, operating under sustainable rather than fully certified organic methods.
- How do Château Nodoz wines pair with food?
- The Cuvée Tradition and Galau are ideal with grilled meats, charcuterie, and regional Bordelais cuisine. The more structured Barriques Neuves and Vieilles Vignes stand up beautifully to richer dishes such as duck confit, lamb, and aged cheeses.