The winery
Château Jouvente
Family-owned domaine located in the heart of the Graves appellation (Illats, France), producing red, white and rosé wines with a responsible farming approach, and offering wine tourism activities and cultural initiatives, also in Paris.
- Graves (Bordeaux) · Francia
- 5 products
The story
The estate’s website states that the site on which the manor house stands has ancient origins, with seigneurial use dating back to the 16th–17th centuries. The recent history of the project is a family story: David Gutmann developed a passion for wine and, alongside his son Benjamin, began developing the modern estate, which today offers tours and produces local wines.
Production philosophy
Production focused on respect for the land and people: biocontrol practices, HVE 3 certification as declared by the producer, controlled yields and hand harvesting. The approach combines wine quality, landscape enhancement and cultural engagement through visits, tastings and artistic projects.
Terroir and vineyards
The domaine is located in Illats, in the Graves area. The vineyards are planted on gravelly and clay‑gravel soils; the property is described as being about 30 minutes south of Bordeaux and about 45 minutes from Arcachon Bay.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon
- Muscadelle
- Hectares
- 8.7
What makes it distinctive
- Family-run estate in the Graves offering wine tourism and cultural activities.
- Declared responsible agricultural practices: biological control and HVE 3 certification.
- Hand-harvested grapes and careful winemaking.
- A range that includes reds, whites, rosés and 'exceptional' cuvées in limited editions.
- Commercial headquarters with an additional contact point in Paris.