Clinet Castle
Coveted property
From the late 18th century onwards, the propertyClinetis entirely devoted to wine production. The estate then belonged to the de Gombault family. Later, in 1825, the Arnaud family acquired it. This same family would later own the famous Pétrus.Château ClinetIt was bought and sold many times over the years. It was acquired by the Audy family in 1980. Georges Audy, assisted by his son-in-law Jean-Michel Arcaute, implemented innovative farming practices such as green harvesting and harvesting overripe grapes. These methods were revolutionary at the time. However, their bold approach paid off: Château Clinet enjoyed great success from then on. In 1999, the Laborde family acquired the estate. They equipped the property with new tools and continue to nurture its exceptional terroir to this day.
The perfect castle of the Laborde family
Unwavering commitment
Indeed, in 1998, Jean-Louis Laborde became the new owner ofClinetAt that time, his son was just 19 years old. They had been looking for a vineyard to buy together for some time, even traveling as far as Argentina. However, the sale of theChâteau ClinetThey immediately brought them back to Bordeaux, deeming the property perfect. Ronan Laborde, Jean-Louis's son, continued his studies until the age of 23. After graduating, he joined his father at the vineyard. He became deeply involved in the management of Château Clinet, to the point that his father handed over the reins to him. Since then, Ronan has dedicated himself to his beautiful estate and to producing wines of the highest quality. He employs environmentally friendly methods in his vineyard, thus preserving and enhancing the estate's potential.Clinet.
Humility and professionalism
Maintaining a quality vineyard
On the vineyard ofClinetA team of professionals and passionate individuals works at the Château. Every day, these men and women dedicate their energy to its upkeep. Thanks to their expertise, they enable it to maintain its excellent international reputation. Despite this, theChâteau Clinethas always been humble, willing to question itself and learn from the past. As a result, the vines produce better results each year. The goal is to leave the richest possible legacy for future generations. The exceptional terroir of this property is predominantly planted withMerlotIt also includes a little bit ofCabernet SauvignonandCabernet FrancOn soils of ancient gravel and deep clay, vines grow and grapes of incredible quality ripen. These assets make Château Clinet one of the most prestigious properties in the wine region ofPomerol.
