Château Biac
Sometimes life is full of surprises. The Lebanese Asseily family experienced this first-hand when they became the owners of Château Biac as if by accident in 2006. They regularly spent their summer holidays near Biac, but never would they have dreamt that they would own and manage this wonderful property themselves one day. It’s a fascinating story that Tony and Youmna Asseily are happy to share over a glass of their wine.
Château Biac isn’t located in one of the world-famous towns on the left or right bank of the Gironde, but on the Graves plateau south of Bordeaux in the small town of Langoiran. Idyllically situated, the winery offers a magnificent view of a meander of the Garonne to the south-southwest.
Biac was first mentioned in the 17th century. The present-day château dates back to 1755 and was built by the daughter of the Baron de Langoiran. At the end of the 19th century, Château Biac enjoyed an excellent reputation, not least because the vineyards were only planted with selected Château d’Yquem vines and red vines from the finest wineries in Saint-Émilion. By 2006, however, the winery was in a sad and neglected state.
The Asseily family quickly realised that it would require a lot of work to restore Château Biac’s reputation as one of the finest wineries in the region. They sought professional advice and support, including from Patrick Léon, who had been an oenologist at Château Mouton-Rothschild for 20 years. A thorough soil analysis was carried out and the planting of the vineyards was adapted accordingly, as the soil structure turned out to be extremely diverse. But not only the vineyards, but also the infrastructure of the wine cellar and the buildings were modernised and adapted to the new needs.
Red wines from Château Biac
Sweet wines from Château Biac
from Château Biac
Today, a seductive sweet wine and three red wines with character, finesse and elegance are produced on the 15 hectares, providing a delectable drinking experience at a reasonable price.
Le Vieux Biac, the original château from the 17th century, offers three tastefully furnished maisonettes to accommodate guests. The pool, barbecue area and magnificent terrace make this a delightful place to spend a relaxing holiday.
www.chateaubiac.com
Producer
Nicolas Feuillatte
Nicolas Feuillatte, a visionary and gifted entrepreneur, presented his Champagne for the first time in 1976. It quickly became the trendy brand in jet-setter circles in the USA, Australia and England, circles which Nicolas Feuillatte regularly frequented. In just 30 years, Nicolas Feuillatte rose to become the No. 1 Champagne brand in France.
Viñedos y Bodegas García Figuero
The history of this Bodega is a prime example of those who do not let themselves be led astray, consistently and persistently go their own way, remain faithful to their convictions and who then reap the well-deserved success.
Castello del Terriccio
Castello del Terriccio is one of the largest agricultural estates in Tuscany (Province of Pisa) with its own microclimate. The approximately 1700 hectares extend from the northern end of the Maremma to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The vineyards enjoy a south-southwest exposure with the warming and luminous effect of the sea. The Mediterranean maquis and the eucalyptus trees growing all around it not only protect the grapes from the wind, but also imbue them with the scents and aromas that give the wines of the Terriccio their distinctive flavour.