Why amphorae ?

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. Their matt texture beckons to be caressed and their perfect...
ROMANE 2020 gets noticed!

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. Among them, two members of the exclusive...
The advantages of densimetric sorting

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. This is why Château de Birazel chose the ultimate...
Château de Birazel opts for Fendt

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. Grandpa Berger wouldn’t get behind the wheel of any other for that matter!...
Interview with Paul Boeckx

Interview with Paul Boeckx

Interview with Paul Boeckx Paul Boeckx, you are at the head of the non-trading farming company Château de Birazel, which you created with your family on this Saint-Hilaire-de-la-Noaille estate in 2017. Where do you come from ? I come from Belgium, more precisely from...
ROMANE 2020, a tasting guide

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. Sometimes a wine reveals its colours as it warms up, like the grapes ripening in the summer sun....