Château Brillette

Château Brillette is one of the most renowned vineyards in the commune of Moulis. In 1874, the famous wine guide Le Féret already ranked it as one of the best in its appellation. After belonging to the family of the Count of Perrier de Larsan for nearly a century, Château Brillette has been owned by the Flageul family since 1975. Two generations later, they are still driven by the same passion.

Château Brillette covers 40 hectares, which make up the Brillette vineyard. Located on one of the highest points in the commune of Moulis, the Brillette terroir is composed of small gravels that give it a special sparkle in good weather, which is how the property got its name: Brillette! The clay subsoil naturally regulates water supply, with the clay absorbing excess water during wet periods and releasing it during droughts. The vineyard is managed using traditional methods (double Guyot pruning, soil cultivation) while incorporating the latest advances in viticulture (leaf removal, green harvesting if necessary) in accordance with the principle of integrated pest management and with a growing concern for the environment (tailoring treatments very precisely to the needs of the vines).

The cellars and vat room at Château Brillette were completely renovated in 2000. As in all the great Bordeaux vineyards, a meticulous selection process is carried out during blending to determine which batches will make up the grand vin (Château Brillette) and the second wine (Les Hauts de Brillette).