Christophe Pueyo’s wine project in Nérigean, Gironde, is a true ode to authenticity. Nestled on an exceptional terroir of limestone and calcareous clay, the vineyard thrives in a unique microclimate. Composed of 50% Muscadelle, 40% Sémillon, and 10% Sauvignon, this white wine is the result of meticulous winemaking: hand-harvested grapes, pneumatic pressing, and natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. All without filtration or added sulfur, ensuring a pure product that remains true to its terroir.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Floral
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 6° to 8°C
Aging Potential
2 to 5 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
Pueyo Vineyards
Winemaker Christophe Pueyo cultivates approximately 8.5 hectares of vineyards around Libourne in the Bordeaux region, on gravelly, low-fertility soils that are ideal for the ripening of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. He follows a natural approach, having begun the transition to organic farming in 2010, with a strong focus on soil health, biodiversity, and viticulture that respects living organisms.
In the winery, Pueyo favors fermentation with native yeasts, without chemical additives, and aging in tanks, large oak casks, or sometimes amphorae, depending on the vintage. This approach aims to allow the purity of the fruit, the identity of the Saint-Émilion terroir, and the aromatic freshness of the wines to shine through.
The wines produced at the estate range from red Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, as well as more distinctive regional wines, often characterized by a
