Wine from Bordeaux
Natural, organic, and biodynamic Bordeaux wine
They are rare but well present: the natural wines from Bordeaux take root against the current of Bordeaux tradition. Led by committed winemakers like Sadon Huguet, this renewal offers a freer and more vibrant reading of the Girondin terroirs. Discover our selection.
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Everything You Need to Know About Bordeaux Wines
The Terroir of Bordeaux Wines
The Bordeaux vineyard spans over 110,000 hectares, featuring a wide diversity of soils: gravel, clay-limestone, sand, and silt. Crossed by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, it enjoys a temperate oceanic climate, with subtle differences between the left and right banks. Bordeaux is famous for its blends, often combining merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc in reds, and sémillon, sauvignon blanc or muscadelle in whites. Its rich terroirs produce powerful, elegant wines — sometimes austere in youth, but always built to age.
Natural Wine in the Bordeaux Region
Bordeaux, a historical stronghold of classic wine and prestigious châteaux, has long lagged behind in the natural wine movement. With its high production volumes and dominant conventional viticulture, it was slow to embrace a more artisanal and ecological approach.
However, a new wave of independent winemakers is emerging, rejecting chemical inputs and embracing biodynamic or natural practices. They craft small-batch cuvées, often outside the AOC system, giving their terroirs renewed freedom of expression. Natural Bordeaux remains a niche, but one that deserves the attention of wine lovers seeking honesty and vibrancy.
What to Eat with a Natural Bordeaux
Natural red Bordeaux wines, often deep and structured, pair beautifully with bold dishes like grilled ribeye, beef stew, duck breast or stuffed mushrooms. Their softer, more digestible texture compared to classic Bordeaux also makes them a great match for plant-based cuisine (roasted eggplant, herbed lentils, smoked tofu).
For whites, opt for grilled fish, herb-roasted poultry, fresh cheeses or subtly spiced Asian dishes. Natural Bordeaux, less oaky and more alive, offers fresh pairing possibilities for adventurous eaters.
The Best Natural Bordeaux Wines
Among the few but brilliant natural wine producers in Bordeaux is Sadon Huguet, a passionate winemaker who works his vines with care and no compromise. On small organically farmed plots, he vinifies without additives, fining, or filtration — creating deeply honest cuvées.
His wines are marked by energy, intensity and finesse. Whether it's fruit-forward reds made from merlot or cabernet, or lively, mineral whites, his bottles reflect a different Bordeaux — freer, more vibrant, and firmly focused on the future of wine.
