Château Thieuley emerged from history in 1950 when André Courselle bought the château to transform it into a wine estate. In 1972, his son Francis changed the destiny of the estate by transforming the vineyard. The estate expanded from its original 4 hectares to 80 hectares, covering Château Thieuley, Clos Saint Anne and Château Saint Genès.
Ancestral passion for the vine runs through the family's veins, and today Sylvie and Marie Courselle, both agricultural engineers and oenologists, are determinedly taking over the reins at Château Thieuley. Marie keeps a close eye on the vines and the cellar, while Sylvie promotes the estate by looking after the commercial side. Together, they are continuing the quality of their father's monumental work with great talent.
Produced as Bordeaux Dry White wines, Château Thieuley wines come from a very rich terroir. The vineyard lies at an average altitude of 80 metres and benefits from plenty of sunshine thanks to its southern and eastern exposure. The oceanic climate means that the vines are well hydrated throughout the year and benefit from a long growing season, which in turn gives the tannins a high level of quality. The soils vary from predominantly clay-limestone to gravel.
The Château Thieuley reds are produced from 70% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The white grapes are 50% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sauvignon Gris.
To preserve this precious terroir, the estate uses environmentally-friendly working methods certified by the Terra Vitis label. Respect for nature, people and wines is reflected in an exclusive choice of French suppliers, investment in tillage equipment, recycling panels and better insulation of the premises.
Château Thieuley is also a modern estate. Innovation is the order of the day, and since the 1980s the château has deliberately chosen to plant and grow white grape varieties. Today, thanks to innovative winemaking methods, the estate's white wines are renowned the world over for their quality. The red wines are not to be outdone, however, as they also benefit from meticulous attention from the vine to the cellar, and stand out for the intensity of their colours and aromas.
