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Why amphorae ?

Why amphorae ?

In the eyes of many visitors, the amphorae of Château de Birazel are the pearls of the winery. Airy and majestic, these 750-litre clay jars welcome them under a soft but spectacular light.

ROMANE 2020 gets noticed!

ROMANE 2020 gets noticed!

ROMANE 2020 takes its first steps into the world under great applause. During the past months its tasting has provoked appreciative nods and intrigued smiles from prominent Bordeaux wine specialists.

The advantages of densimetric sorting

The advantages of densimetric sorting

The first step in a finely tuned process is always crucial. Sorting the grapes is the starting point of the winemaking process, from which the quality of the wine is determined.

Château de Birazel opts for Fendt

Château de Birazel opts for Fendt

If there is one subject that is not up for debate at Château de Birazel, it is that of tractors. First-rate Bavarian manufacturer Fendt was an obvious choice.

Interview with Paul Boeckx

Interview with Paul Boeckx

I come from Belgium, more precisely from a small village between the cities of Louvain and Antwerp. I started my professional career in the retail sector in Brussels.

ROMANE 2020, a tasting guide

ROMANE 2020, a tasting guide

Wine lovers instinctively serve rosé cooler than white wine, but a little less cold than Champagne, which some may even enjoy chilled.

Château de Birazel pursues its ecological vision

Château de Birazel pursues its ecological vision

We are aware of the impact of agricultural and winemaking activities on the ecosystem. This is why we are aiming for the most demanding certification in terms of eco-responsible practices: the HVE3 label.

Water management at Château de Birazel

Water management at Château de Birazel

The Boeckx family and the Château de Birazel team attach decisive importance to the respect of the environment, and the sound management of natural resources, especially water.

Wines devised plot by plot

Wines devised plot by plot

To work vineyards means to know every grape, the soil from which it draws its character and vigour, the age and origin of its vine.

The Marquelot stream

The Marquelot stream

Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Noaille. Below the château de Birazel, a small brook takes its source at the hollow of a vale modelled in a limestone and molasse bedrock.