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At the foot of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Château d'Aydie farms 58 hectares on the sun-drenched slopes of Aydie, at the heart of one of the South-West's most distinctive appellations, Madiran. Founded in 1927 by Frédéric Laplace and still in family hands, the estate has made Tannat its calling card: dense, structured reds built for the cellar, alongside whites drawn from Petit and Gros Manseng. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this estate for the integrity of its HVE-certified vineyard, the diversity of its soils — argilo-calcaires, gravelly terraces and boulbènes — and the remarkable consistency of its wines across vintages. A reliable reference for anyone who wants the true character of the South-West, without compromise.

Château d'Aydie represents Madiran at its most uncompromising: a contrasted terroir, a demanding grape variety, and a family that has held its course since 1927. A château we list with genuine conviction.

Rooted in the history of Madiran

In 1927, Frédéric Laplace laid the foundations of one of the most respected properties in the Madiran appellation. Nearly a century on, the famille Laplace oversees every aspect of the estate, maintaining a direct connection between land and bottle. In 1982, the family acquired the neighbouring Château Belle-Époque — formerly owned by Béarnais writer Joseph Peyré, Prix Goncourt 1935 — consolidating their position within the appellation.

Terroir: 58 hectares of contrasting soils

Château d'Aydie cultivates 58 hectares across the hillsides of Aydie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. South-facing slopes allow Tannat to reach full maturity. Soils vary across the estate: argilo-calcaires and argilo-graveleux on the mid-slopes, rounded galets on higher terraces, and lighter boulbènes on the lower reaches — a geological diversity reflected in the range of cuvées produced.

Varieties planted include Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Fer Servadou for reds, alongside Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng for whites.

HVE certification and responsible viticulture

The estate holds HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification, recognising rigorous standards across biodiversity, plant protection, fertilisation, and water management. For us at Halles Quercamps, this reflects a considered approach to the land — not a marketing exercise — and aligns with the values we look for in our range.

The wine range

The château produces reds and whites under the Madiran appellation across different styles and price points:

Reds (Madiran) — Tannat-dominant blends with Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon; structured, tannic, built for medium to long ageing.
Whites (Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh) — From Petit and Gros Manseng; ranging from dry and aromatic to richer, more unctuous styles by cuvée and vintage.

Why we have selected Château d'Aydie

Three reasons underpin our selection: the integrity of 58 hectares under HVE certification; the soil diversity that produces genuine complexity; and unbroken family continuity since 1927, bringing accumulated terroir knowledge and a refusal to cut corners.

We recommend these wines to enthusiasts seeking structured, age-worthy South-West reds beyond Bordeaux. The reds pair beautifully with confit de canard, slow-roasted lamb, or aged hard cheese. Petit Manseng whites are a natural match for foie gras or rich poultry.