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A family deeply attached to its history, yet also a pioneer in agroecology and in creating new experiences around wine.

The story of Vignobles Bardet began in 1704, along the banks of the Dordogne. In tribute to this history, the gabare, a traditional river boat, has become the emblem of the estate: its bold silhouette, sail in the wind and turned towards the future, embodies our daring approach.

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1704

On the banks of the Dordogne

Merchants of wine and grain, the Seigneriau family became gabare boatmen, sailing the Garonne, the Gironde and the Dordogne. The port of Vignonet became a key hub of the wine trade.

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Late 19th century

From the river to the vine

The rise of the railways brought river trade to an end: the family devoted itself to its passion, growing vines.

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An old vine laden with bunches of grapes

1920s

Château du Val d'Or

Mathilde Roy, granddaughter of Mr Seigneriau, married Henri-Gabriel Bardet: together they founded Château du Val d'Or, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. With their son Roger, Château Pontet-Fumet then came into being.

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Philippe Bardet and his son in the vineyard

1979

Philippe and Sylvie Bardet

Philippe Bardet and his wife Sylvie took over the running of the family business.

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1983

Choosing agroecology

Vignobles Bardet committed to agroecology.

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2008

Château Franc le Maine

Philippe Bardet became the owner of Château Franc le Maine.

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2013

Château du Paradis

Paul-Arthur, Thibault, Alice and Louis Bardet took over and acquired Château du Paradis, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

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1704
On the banks of the Dordogne
Merchants of wine and grain, the Seigneriau family became gabare boatmen, sailing the Garonne, the Gironde and the Dordogne. The port of Vignonet became a key hub of the wine trade.
Discover our wines
Late 19th century
From the river to the vine
The rise of the railways brought river trade to an end: the family devoted itself to its passion, growing vines.
Our châteaux
1920s
Château du Val d'Or
Mathilde Roy, granddaughter of Mr Seigneriau, married Henri-Gabriel Bardet: together they founded Château du Val d'Or, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. With their son Roger, Château Pontet-Fumet then came into being.
The wines of Château du Val d'Or
1979
Philippe and Sylvie Bardet
Philippe Bardet and his wife Sylvie took over the running of the family business.
Book a visit
1983
Choosing agroecology
Vignobles Bardet committed to agroecology.
Our commitment
2008
Château Franc le Maine
Philippe Bardet became the owner of Château Franc le Maine.
The wines of Château Franc le Maine
2013
Château du Paradis
Paul-Arthur, Thibault, Alice and Louis Bardet took over and acquired Château du Paradis, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
The wines of Château du Paradis

The Bardet family

The Bardet family

It all began in the 1920s, when Mathilde Roy and Henri-Gabriel Bardet founded Château du Val d'Or. Their son Roger enlarged the estate and passed his passion on to Philippe, who has run it with Sylvie since 1979.

Today, their four children, Paul-Arthur, Thibault, Alice and Louis, carry this heritage forward.

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Our agroecology, since 1983

Since 1983, Vignobles Bardet have been committed to agroecology, conducting the ecosystems of their plots like an orchestra, with the support of scientific research.

A High Environmental Value (HVE) certified estate and a member of the Environmental Management System for Bordeaux wines, initiated by Philippe Bardet.