The "noble place of Respide" is
mentioned for first time in 1604 edition of “Terrier d’Artecazaux”,
a land register. Its wine production is certified since 1630 with
description of "104 acres of arable land, vines, woods and
meadows". The castle was built during the second half of the
18th century in Italian architectural style. Then it has been
modified several times throughout 19th century to suit the tastes of
its different owners. Among them, Monsieur de la Reynie, lieutenant
of king Louis XIV, Madame de Saint Aubin, Bordeaux prefect’s wife,
and the Rodies family have left their footprint. Henri de
Toulouse-Lautrec, iconic character of French South-West, and also
nephew of Madame de Saint-Aubin, was passionate about the estate
wines. He liked to spend his summers at the estate with his cousin
Louis Pascal, of whom he made various portraits
henri de toulouse lautrec
The painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was the
nephew of Cécile de Saint Aubin, Ernest Pascal’s wife, owner of
Respide estate from 1876 to 1988. He was born on the same year as his
cousin Louis Pascal, whom he particularly liked. The famous
cartoonist paid frequent visits at Château de Respide and was
especially fond of its white wines. A legend says he made a sketch of
his cousin on the wall of a room in the castle. But no one has found
it so far.
HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Since the 1980s, Château de Respide has been a
pioneer in environment and biodiversity preservation, developing
concrete actions as bird nesting boxes display, woods planting, river
maintenance. Since 2017, Respide estate has been certified HVE3 (high
environmental value – level 3.) This certification awards both a
comprehensive vision applied to the company for many years and the
start of a highly demanding process based on continuous improvement.
In 2021, Respide commits itself in Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) process
FINE WINES “GUIDE FÉRET”
has been a benchmark for Bordeaux wines over the
last two centuries. In its 1850 edition called “Bordeaux and its
wines classified by order of merit”, guide Féret already mentions
fine wines from Mr. de Chasteau, owner of Respide back then
CHATIN FAMILY
Following the Bonnet family, Amélie and
Pierre-Edouard Chatin and their 3 children take over the estate after
having lived, worked, tasted, and vinified in South America and
Champagne. Their dream: live their ecological commitment by
cultivating a terroir and creating great wines born in South-West of
France, like their families. The meeting with Franck and Christine
Bonnet in Langon is decisive: it will be Respide! Since then, they
have united their destiny with this iconic estate from the Graves
denomination and now bring their vision and ideas.
Bonnet family
The Bonnet family acquired Respide in 1952. Three
generations in a row have managed the estate. Since 1995, Franck
Bonnet, passionate winegrower and talented wine taster, has developed
and structured the wine range based on in-depth study of the
terroirs. Curious, he constantly experimented in the vineyard as well
as in the cellar. This way, was created the sulphur-free cuvée
“L’Inattendu”.
WOMEN AND MEN OF RESPIDE
Wine can’t be made without people. Respide has
always been able to rely on trustworthy men and women, committed to
produce the best wine. Occupying the key position of estate manager,
Jean Clavié, Jean Belloc, Ariste Bibens have distinguished
themselves ... Their names are etched forever in Respide history.
Today, Respide team is composed of 16 people, 8 women and 8 men.
WOMEN AND MEN OF RESPIDE
Wine can’t be made without people. Respide has
always been able to rely on trustworthy men and women, committed to
produce the best wine. Occupying the key position of estate manager,
Jean Clavié, Jean Belloc, Ariste Bibens have distinguished
themselves ... Their names are etched forever in Respide history.
Today, Respide team is composed of 16 people, 8 women and 8 men.
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The "noble
place of Respide" is mentioned for first time in 1604 edition of
“Terrier d’Artecazaux”, a land register. Its wine production is
certified since 1630 with description of "104 acres of arable
land, vines, woods and meadows". The castle was built during the
second half of the 18th century in Italian architectural style. Then
it has been modified several times throughout 19th century to suit
the tastes of its different owners. Among them, Monsieur de la
Reynie, lieutenant of king Louis XIV, Madame de Saint Aubin, Bordeaux
prefect’s wife, and the Rodies family have left their footprint.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, iconic character of French South-West, and
also nephew of Madame de Saint-Aubin, was passionate about the estate
wines. He liked to spend his summers at the estate with his cousin
Louis Pascal, of whom he made various portraits.
henri de toulouse lautrec
The painter
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was the nephew of Cécile de Saint Aubin,
Ernest Pascal’s wife, owner of Respide estate from 1876 to 1988. He
was born on the same year as his cousin Louis Pascal, whom he
particularly liked. The famous cartoonist paid frequent visits at
Château de Respide and was especially fond of its white wines. A
legend says he made a sketch of his cousin on the wall of a room in
the castle. But no one has found it so far.
HIGH
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
Since the
1980s, Château de Respide has been a pioneer in environment and
biodiversity preservation, developing concrete actions as bird
nesting boxes display, woods planting, river maintenance. Since 2017,
Respide estate has been certified HVE3 (high environmental value –
level 3.) This certification awards both a comprehensive vision
applied to the company for many years and the start of a highly
demanding process based on continuous improvement. In 2021, Respide
commits itself in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) process
FINE WINES
“GUIDE FÉRET”
has been a
benchmark for Bordeaux wines over the last two centuries. In its 1850
edition called “Bordeaux and its wines classified by order of
merit”, guide Féret already mentions fine wines from Mr. de
Chasteau, owner of Respide back then.
Chatin Family
Following the Bonnet family, Amélie and Pierre-Edouard Chatin and their 3 children take over the estate after having lived, worked, tasted, and vinified in South America and Champagne. Their dream: live their ecological commitment by cultivating a terroir and creating great wines born in South-West of France, like their families. The meeting with Franck and Christine Bonnet in Langon is decisive: it will be Respide! Since then, they have united their destiny with this iconic estate from the Graves denomination and now bring their vision and ideas.
BONNET
FAMILY
The Bonnet
family acquired Respide in 1952. Three generations in a row have
managed the estate. Since 1995, Franck Bonnet, passionate winegrower
and talented wine taster, has developed and structured the wine range
based on in-depth study of the terroirs. Curious, he constantly
experimented in the vineyard as well as in the cellar. This way, was
created the sulphur-free cuvée “L’Inattendu”.
WOMEN AND
MEN OF RESPIDE
Wine can’t
be made without people. Respide has always been able to rely on
trustworthy men and women, committed to produce the best wine.
Occupying the key position of estate manager, Jean Clavié, Jean
Belloc, Ariste Bibens have distinguished themselves ... Their names
are etched forever in Respide history. Today, Respide team is
composed of 16 people, 8 women and 8 men.
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GREAT WINE FROM “GRAVES” DENOMINATION
Since 1630, Château de Respide has embedded the
mission of enhancing life through its wines; intense and timeless.
This legacy inherited by generations of passionate winegrowers is
priceless. That is why we are committed to pursue their know-how and
to pay tribute to their inspired and sustainable vision of the vine.
Rooted in the heart of Bordeaux vineyard, in the middle of unspoiled
nature, our estate draws its strength from the diversity of its
terroirs. This outstanding situation empower our wines with aromatic
richness, typical from Graves denomination wines.
Think wine differently
GREAT WINE, SMALL IMPACT
Since the 1980s, woods, hedges, wagtail nesting
boxes and beehives make our friends from the nature feel at home at
Respide. Despite our various certifications, we continue to move towards a virtuous approach. Each grape and wines
production stage is analyzed to get lowest possible impact. We dream
of producing a great wine with no environmental impact and with the
lowest possible carbon footprint.
High Environmental Value certification
A NATURE RESPECTFULL CERTIFICATION
Since 2017, Château de Respide has been certified
High Environmental Value (HVE). The HVE certification demonstrate to
our customers that a healthy and reasoned approach is carried out in
our vineyard, using smallest possible quantity of inputs. This
certification also recognizes seriousness and care paid to
sustainable practices.
Grand vin de bordeaux
Team work
SHARED PLEASURES
At Château de Respide, teamwork comes first! Each
member is important in the process. Outside of Respide walls, we
spread this idea of sharing our methods with transparency. Beyond
informing Respide community, our communication aims at sharing our
thinking about our work and our practices.
