List of products by brand CHÂTEAU GAILLARD

Set across 20 hectares in Saint-Hippolyte, Gironde, Château Gaillard produces red Saint-Émilion on the clay-sandy and silty-sandy soils typical of Bordeaux's right bank, farmed entirely under organic certification. A family property with documented roots stretching back to 1792, the château was taken over in 1998 by Catherine Papon-Nouvel, a trained oenologist who has steered it towards a more terroir-driven viticulture without breaking from over three centuries of family continuity. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the rigour of its organic approach, the character of its Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends, and the integrity of a family project rooted in one of Bordeaux's most demanding appellations. A dependable reference for lovers of authentic Saint-Émilion.

Château Gaillard, in the commune of Saint-Hippolyte in the Gironde, represents much of what makes Saint-Émilion compelling: a long-established family property, run with genuine care, where organic farming is a guiding principle rather than a marketing badge.

A family château with deep roots in Saint-Émilion

The presence of Château Gaillard on the soils of Saint-Hippolyte is documented as far back as 1792 — more than two centuries of unbroken winemaking history on the right bank of Bordeaux. Few properties in the appellation can point to such continuity. Spread across three communes, the château's 20 hectares have passed through successive generations, each adding to a tradition that today finds its most focused expression under the stewardship of Catherine Papon-Nouvel.

Catherine, a qualified oenologist, took over from her father in 1998, bringing both technical rigour and a clear vision for the estate's direction. Rather than resting on the château's considerable historical standing, she chose to deepen its commitment to the land — a decision that would lead, in time, to full organic certification. It is a choice that speaks to the character of the project: thoughtful, long-term, and grounded in respect for the terroir.

Terroir: clay-sandy and silty-sandy soils on the right bank

The 20-hectare vineyard of Château Gaillard sits on the argilo-sableux (clay-sandy) and sablo-limoneux (silty-sandy) soils that are characteristic of Saint-Émilion's broader plateau and its satellite communes. These are soils that suit Merlot particularly well, offering good water retention in dry years while draining sufficiently to avoid excess vigour. The Cabernet Franc planted alongside brings structure, aromatic lift, and a fine-boned freshness that balances the roundness Merlot naturally provides in this part of Bordeaux.

The spread across three communes gives the château access to a range of soil profiles and micro-exposures, adding complexity to the blending process and resilience across vintages. This diversity, managed carefully over the years, is one of the quiet strengths of the property.

Organic certification: a commitment to the land

Château Gaillard is certified under Agriculture Biologique, the French national organic standard. Under Catherine Papon-Nouvel's direction, the vineyard is managed without synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilisers. This approach, demanding in a region where Atlantic weather can make vine health a constant challenge, reflects a genuine conviction rather than a commercial calculation. The result is a vineyard that expresses its terroir with greater clarity — and wines that carry the character of their place.

The wines of Château Gaillard

The château produces exclusively red wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation. The range is built on the classic right-bank pairing of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, vinified to reflect the specific character of each vintage and the diversity of the estate's soils.

  • Saint-Émilion Rouge (organic) — Merlot and Cabernet Franc from clay-sandy and silty-sandy soils; structured, fruit-forward, with the freshness and definition that come from low-intervention viticulture.

Why we have selected Château Gaillard

At Halles Quercamps, we look for producers whose choices in the vineyard and the cellar are coherent and honest. Château Gaillard meets that standard on several counts. First, the organic certification is genuine and long-standing — not a recent conversion undertaken for commercial reasons. Second, Catherine Papon-Nouvel's oenological training brings precision to a property that might otherwise rely solely on tradition. Third, the combination of a 1792 founding date and a 1998 generational handover speaks to exactly the kind of family continuity we value: history that is lived rather than merely invoked.

We recommend these wines to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts who seek Saint-Émilion with character and traceability — and equally to those building a cellar with an eye on organic right-bank Bordeaux. At the table, they pair naturally with roast lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.

Discover all wines from Château Gaillard

Browse the full selection of Château Gaillard Saint-Émilion wines listed by Halles Quercamps in the catalogue below, and find the right bottle for your cellar or your table.

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