Château Champion

Château Champion, a family transmission

The passion for wine has been transmitted over the generations within the Bourrigaud family since the 18th century. Tradition is the key word and the representatives of the 8th generation, Pascal and Véronique, work to take the greatest care of their vines while respecting ancestral values.

In 1994, Pascal succeeded his father and operated Châteaux Champion and Vieux Grand Faurie. Subsequently, the Bourrigaud name also expanded with the acquisition of a new property: Château Haute-Terrasse, located in the heart of the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

Discovering the Grands Crus of Saint-Emilion

Bordeaux

4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Saint-Emilion and Pomerol wine tour

Your wine day in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol area to meet 3 Châteaux! Each will show you, in its own way, behind the scenes of the production of these exceptional wines. Tastings and lunch included!

1 day from €80 pp

A beautiful day in the vineyards

Vinotrip for lovers under a beautiful sun. Chateau Champion and Chateau Tailhas: passionate owners, we really appreciated the welcome and the discussions. Delicious meal at Lard et Bouchon, stroll around Saint Emilion... we didn't enjoy Chateau Croizille so much... more touristy in the welcome and a visit with approximate information, very nice views of the rolling vineyards though. A lovely day out.

Vanessa G.
An unexpected interlude in the Bordeaux region

2nd VINOTRIP stay after enjoying the 1st stay in Burgundy. A very pleasant weekend in Saint-Emilion, despite a storm at the end of the 1st day which made us fear for the night in the cabin, but everything went relatively smoothly. In the early afternoon, we paid a visit to the saffron factory (which also produces pepper and goji berries), where we made a wonderful discovery of this little corner of the countryside and its hostess. Lodging in a hut where it is necessary to give advance warning to people prone to vertigo or with mobility problems, as access to the hut is not easy. Dry toilets in the accommodation, but showers are a 10/15 minute walk away in our case, which can be a problem for some people. The dinner in the basket was a great success, even if the weather wasn't right for us to take full advantage of the terrace. A small storm lamp is given to you on arrival (it would be advisable to provide accommodation with a ceiling attachment point to illuminate the area). The staff at Château de la Romaningue are pleasant and helpful. Visits to Châteaux Soutard and Champion went well and were interesting. We preferred Château Champion for its authentic family atmosphere. The basket lunch in the courtyard of Château Soutard was great, with sunshine and friendly staff. Bike hire was a problem, as we were too busy to collect the bikes from the hire company. A pleasant stay thanks to VINOTRIP's good organization. When can we expect the 3rd trip... ?

Christine F.

A preserved terroir

Spread over an area of 6.8 hectares with a clay-limestone soil, the estate produces a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. The average age of the vines is 38 years.

This terroir is particularly suited to the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties (respectively up to 75%, 13% and 12% on the 2020 blend). The viticultural techniques are in line with family traditions: work on the soil and controlled grassing, disbudding/leaf thinning, etc.

This symbiosis of these elements offers a wine with notes of black fruits and spices. A perfect balance between elegance and generosity.
Choice of organic winemaking and recognition

Committed to organic farming since 2018, Château Champion is opening up to new perspectives and supporting its convictions for the environment by obtaining ECOCERT certification. Pascal and Véronique defend the preservation of the environment and resources. No synthetic product is used in order to respect natural balances.

Château Champion has been distinguished in the most prestigious competitions in the wine industry: Hachette des Vins, Independent Winegrowers, Terres de Vins, Vins de Macôn, Feminalise, Vins de Lyon, Vins d'Aquitaine or the World Competition in Brussels, to name just a few!