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History of the
Château du Taillan
A story of committed and passionate women.
History of the
A domain
between vines and forest
After being shaped and enhanced by the imprint of the Cruse family for more than 130 years, the property, ideally located at the gates of Bordeaux and the Médoc, is now writing a new page in its history with Laurent Marti, entrepreneur from Bordeaux and president of the UBB (Union Bordeaux Bègles, Bordeaux rugby club).
Passionate and unifying, Laurent Marti perpetuates the family values and team spirit that Armelle Cruse has always advocated. Alongside his team, he is committed to renovating this exceptional heritage to make it shine and enrich the wine tourism experience. Its wine, charming and powerful, continues to flourish in the heart of sustainable agriculture.
Green setting
Domain
Surrounded by ancient trees and in a bucolic setting, discover this 18th century castle of great classicism and stroll along its terrace, closed by a pink marble retable from the same century. It is in this wooded park of one hundred hectares that a vineyard, planted on a beautiful terroir small gravels and clay-limestone. The underground cellars, vaulted and the cradle of our wines, are classified as a historical monument of France in the same way as the Château and the Retable. Also experience the tasting in our “concept-store”, where you will discover the secrets of this exceptional Cru Bourgeois and its history.
Their expertise
“From the vine pruning to the bottling, we are focused on wine quality” quoted women’s owners. Indeed, it’s from the vine work that our teams bring all their expertise; pruning, folding, lifting, suckering, leaf stripping and finally a harvest plan adapted to each plot. The winemaking process is carried out in the softest way possible in our thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. The principle is to obtain a good maturity of the grapes, silky tannins and an harmonious fruitiness in order to find the right balance in each vintage. The wine aging phase takes place in our underground cellars, in the great Medoc tradition: in french oak barrels for about 12 months.
At this step, it acquires balance and aptitude to become an aging wine, always under the experienced control of the oenologist women working on the Domain. Finally, according to lots’ qualitative evolution; their strength and aromas, a blend of the three main grape varieties; Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon is done. This magic blending process gives Château du Taillan’s wines its real personality. Viticulture and winemaking expertise, willingness to protect the environment and cultivate biodiversity, have made this property a not-to-be missed and unique estate, which is certified “Haute Valeur Environementale” at the highest level of its “Crus” family: “Cru bourgeois Exceptionnel”.
2026
A new chapter
After 5 generations dedicated to the Château du Taillan, in 2026 the Cruse family entrusted the destiny of the property to Laurent Marti—entrepreneur and president of the UBB (Bordeaux Rugby Club). Based on a shared trust and the preservation of an exceptional heritage, this transmission is embodied in continuity: Tatiana, a member of the Cruse family, remains at the heart of the team to continue the history of the castle alongside Laurent Marti.
2025
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel for the second time
Château du Taillan is once again classified at the highest level in its category: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. 5 new exceptional classified vintages, a source of pride and recognition for the quality of our wines.
2020
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Classification of the Chateau as “Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel”. It’s a recognition of the wines’ quality, the team’s commitment to environmental purposes and wine & tourism activities. Also, it’s an achievement of our wines’ notoriety, acquired thanks to rigorous work and investments during the last 25 years.
2003
Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Château du Taillan is classified « Cru Bourgeois Supérieur » among 400 candidates. The five young ladies officially open the door of their property to visitors and become pioneers of wine & tourism in Bordeaux.
1992
The 4th generation
Henri-François Cruse’s five daughters, are in charge of the property’s destiny. They represent the family’s 4th generation, and then, Château du Taillan’s story is written with a feminine conjugation…
1932
First distinction
The property is managed by Jean Cruse, Henri’s son and the five young girls’ grandfather, at that time living in the castle. It is also the year of the first qualification as “Cru Bourgeois” for Château du Taillan, great pride for the Cruse family and its team.
1896
Family story
Henri Cruse, great-grandfather of the five current women owners, acquired that year Château du Taillan, to live in and create a small vineyard. He undertook many works, partly classified today as “HIstorical Monument of France”.