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Located in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, the estate is a place where family history, a passion for wine, and respect for the terroir converge. Surrounded by vines and steeped in a rich winemaking heritage, it embodies an authentic and vibrant vision of the winemaker's craft.
Today, the estate is cultivated with exacting standards and passion, respecting the terroir, biodiversity, and the rhythm of the seasons. Each vintage reflects this philosophy: to produce sincere, elegant wines true to their origin.
But the estate is not just about its vines and wines. It is above all the product of a family history, made up of transmission, important decisions and new adventures.
Our story
A family estate
Since 1895
1291
The Cazes family
Jean de Cazes succeeded Edouard, King of England, as mayor of Libourne.
Subsequently, the de Cazes family would provide
many magistrates and mayors to the cities
of Libourne, Saint-Émilion, and Bordeaux.
The most famous, Elie Decazes, was appointed prime minister and made a duke by King Louis XVIII.
1895
Philippe Decazes, born at Château Martouret,
His son, Michel Decazes, very attached to the family property, modernized and developed the two estates which today constitute the Vignobles Michel-Decazes.
1960
His son, Michel Decazes,
Deeply attached to the family estate, he modernizes and develops the two properties that now make up Vignobles Michel-Decazes.
1987
François Decazes, veterinarian in Bordeaux,
takes up the torch from his father. He continues to improve the vineyard by adopting the principles of sustainable agriculture.
2001
Philippe Decazes
Philippe Decazes, born in Château Martouret, a pilot during the First World War, managed several vineyards including Châteaux Compassant and La Grezolle.
2016
Francine is joining Philippe
His son, Michel Decazes, very attached to the family property, modernized and developed the two estates which today constitute the Vignobles Michel-Decazes.
2020
Switching to organic
After a year of training and observation, we are signing our commitment to organic farming. This conversion will take place over 3 years. We are convinced that this is the path to follow to respect our terroir and ensure its future. Two new friends have come to help us in this process of developing biodiversity: Auroch and Beauvin!
Saint-Émilion & Bordeaux
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A new chapter
A new generation of winemakers
In 2016, Philippe and Francine took over the family estate after careers in the pharmaceutical and publishing industries. Trained in viticulture and oenology, they now produce authentic wines that respect the terroir and biodiversity.
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