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Situated in Vayres, Gironde, Château Royal Pommeyrade produces red wines under the Graves de Vayres appellation, a distinctive enclave within the Entre-deux-Mers recognised for the quality of its terroir. Philippe Batlle-Simon has led this family château since 1981, blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc into a classically balanced Bordeaux style. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the consistency of its cuvées, the integrity of its viticultural approach, and the genuine typicity it brings to an appellation that remains underappreciated. A reliable address for lovers of honest, unfashionable Bordeaux.

Château Royal Pommeyrade is based in Vayres, in the Gironde, at the heart of the Graves de Vayres appellation. Under the stewardship of Philippe Batlle-Simon since 1981, this family château has remained committed to reasoned viticulture and to the faithful expression of its terroir.

A distinctive terroir within the Entre-deux-Mers

The Graves de Vayres appellation occupies a particular geographical position: set within the Entre-deux-Mers, on the right bank of the Dordogne, it takes its name from the gravelly soils that distinguish it from the surrounding clay-limestone plateau. This is a terroir that lends itself naturally to the classic Bordeaux grape varieties, offering the drainage and warmth that Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot require to ripen with composure. Despite its proximity to some of Bordeaux's most celebrated zones, Graves de Vayres remains relatively little known outside France — which, for the attentive buyer, represents a genuine opportunity. The wines here tend to offer the structure and character of the broader Bordeaux region without the premiums attached to more fashionable appellations.

A family château guided by Philippe Batlle-Simon

Philippe Batlle-Simon took charge of Château Royal Pommeyrade in 1981, and over four decades he has shaped the estate into a dependable and characterful address within the appellation. The approach here is one of reasoned viticulture — a considered, responsible method that seeks to reduce inputs and respect the natural balance of the vineyard without pursuing formal organic or biodynamic certification. The grape varieties planted — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc — reflect the classic Bordeaux palette, and the blending philosophy favours harmony and drinkability over ostentation. This is a château that has no interest in chasing scores or trends; it produces wines that speak clearly of their place and their vintage.

Winemaking philosophy

The winemaking at Château Royal Pommeyrade follows a traditional Bordeaux approach, with careful attention to the balance between fruit, structure and élevage. The assemblage of the three principal varieties allows the team to adapt to each vintage, drawing on the roundness of Merlot, the backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, and the aromatic lift that Cabernet Franc contributes. The result is a style that is classically Bordeaux in character: structured but not austere, with the capacity to develop in bottle over several years.

The wines of Château Royal Pommeyrade

The château produces red wines exclusively under the Graves de Vayres appellation. The range is built around the estate's core assemblage of Bordeaux varieties:

• Rouge — Graves de Vayres AOC: a classically structured red blending Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; approachable on release yet with the constitution to reward a few years in the cellar.

Why we have selected Château Royal Pommeyrade

At Halles Quercamps, we have been listing Château Royal Pommeyrade because it represents precisely the kind of producer we value most: a family-run château with a clear identity, a consistent track record, and a genuine connection to its appellation. Philippe Batlle-Simon's four decades at the helm speak for themselves — this is not a property that reinvents itself with each passing fashion, but one that has quietly refined its craft over time.

We particularly appreciate the sincerity of the reasoned viticulture approach and the honest, well-made character of the wines. Graves de Vayres is an appellation we believe deserves far greater recognition among British Bordeaux lovers, and this château is one of its most reliable ambassadors.

We recommend these wines to enthusiasts who enjoy classic Bordeaux structure without paying classified-growth prices — ideal alongside a Sunday roast lamb, a côte de bœuf, or a well-aged hard cheese.

Explore all wines from Château Royal Pommeyrade

Browse the full selection of wines from this Graves de Vayres château in the listing below, and find the cuvée best suited to your cellar or your table.