Château Brillette

Château Brillette is one of the most famous vineyards in the commune of Moulis. In 1874, the famous Le Féret wine guide ranked it as one of the best in its appellation. After belonging to the Comte du Perrier de Larsan family for almost a century, Château Brillette has belonged to the Flageul family since 1975. Two generations later, the same passion still drives them.

Château Brillette comprises 40 hectares of vineyards. Situated on one of the highest points in the commune of Moulis, Brillette's terroir is made up of small gravelly soils which, when the weather is fine, give the wine a special sparkle, giving the estate its name: Brillette! The clay subsoil naturally regulates water intake, absorbing excess water in wet periods and releasing it in dry ones. The vineyard is managed in the traditional way (double Guyot pruning, soil cultivation), while incorporating the latest advances in viticulture (leaf thinning, green harvesting if necessary), in accordance with the principle of "lutte raisonnée" (integrated pest management) and a growing concern for respect for the environment (adapting treatments precisely to the needs of the vines).

Château Brillette 's cellars and vat room were completely refurbished in 2000. As in all great Bordeaux vineyards, a meticulous selection is made during the blending process to determine which lots will make up the grand vin (Château Brillette) and the second wine (Les Hauts de Brillette).