Château des Annereaux

In Lalande-de-Pomerol, Château des Annereaux embodies an almost instinctive relationship with the vineyard. Dominique, and later Benjamin Hessel, never considered anything other than this profound connection with the land, the terroir, and the region. The estate has been managed organically since 2007, with constant attention paid to the natural balance of the vineyard and the finesse of the wines.

The winemaking philosophy prioritizes elegance and drinkability. Extractions are carefully measured, and aging is intentionally restrained—approximately 25% new oak—to preserve the fruit and mouthfeel. The wines offer supple profiles with smooth tannins and precise, subtly spicy aromas. They are enjoyable young, while also possessing excellent aging potential. This approach was recognized in 2018 with the inclusion of certain wines in the cellars of the Élysée Palace.

The estate has a long and unique history. A family property since 1390, Château des Annereaux owes much of its renown to Caroline Ponsot, a prominent figure of the late 19th century. Her pioneering work against phylloxera, carried out directly in the vineyards, made the estate a scientific and viticultural benchmark of its time.

Today, Benjamin Hessel is ensuring the château's continuity, enriched by a strong agro-ecological dimension. Hedges, fruit trees, flowering fallow land, and beehives structure the landscape and contribute to the vitality of the soil. A comprehensive, patient, and coherent vision, serving elegant, precise wines deeply rooted in Bordeaux's Right Bank.