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Château Vieux Maillet extends across 8 hectares on the eastern edge of the Pomerol plateau, one of Bordeaux's most sought-after appellations. Since its acquisition by Frédéric Stévenin in 2022, the château has embarked on a new chapter defined by agronomic rigour and a clear commitment to quality.

A change of hands, a renewed ambition

Château Vieux Maillet was acquired in 2004 by the Van Malderen Laviale family, who established its reputation within the Pomerol appellation over nearly two decades. In September 2022, Frédéric Stévenin — at the helm of the Sarments Vignobles group — took ownership of the château, bringing with him a sharply defined project: to deepen the expression of this exceptional terroir while transitioning the estate to certified organic viticulture. It is a considered, long-term commitment rather than a marketing gesture, and one that speaks to the seriousness of the new direction.

The terroir: iron, clay and the eastern plateau

The Pomerol plateau is among the most distinctive terroirs on Bordeaux's right bank. Château Vieux Maillet occupies its eastern rim — a position that brings a particular finesse to the wines, with soils composed of sands, gravels and clays resting above a subsoil of crasses de fer, the iron-rich hardpan that is a defining feature of the finest Pomerol estates. This combination of drainage, mineral depth and water retention gives the Merlot grown here its characteristic plushness and structure, while the Cabernet Franc contributes aromatic lift and backbone. The 8 hectares are planted exclusively with these two varieties, in proportions that reflect the traditional character of the appellation.

Organic conversion: certification expected from 2026

From the moment Frédéric Stévenin took over in 2022, the estate entered organic conversion. The process is being conducted with care across all 8 hectares, and certification is anticipated from the 2026 vintage. This transition reflects a broader philosophy: that the quality of a Pomerol wine begins in the soil, and that working without synthetic inputs is the most honest way to let the terroir speak. For buyers seeking wines produced with environmental integrity — and the traceability that organic certification provides — Château Vieux Maillet is a name to follow.

The wines of Château Vieux Maillet

The château produces exclusively red wine under the Pomerol appellation, drawing on its Merlot and Cabernet Franc plantings across the estate's 8 hectares:

• Pomerol Rouge — the estate's principal wine, blending Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the iron-pan and clay soils of the eastern plateau. Expect the hallmark Pomerol profile: supple tannins, dark fruit, and a mineral undercurrent that rewards patience in the cellar.

Why we have selected Château Vieux Maillet

At Halles Quercamps, we are drawn to producers whose ambitions are legible in the vineyard as much as in the glass. Château Vieux Maillet offers precisely that: a well-defined terroir on one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations, a new ownership with a clear and credible project, and an organic conversion conducted with genuine rigour. For our customers who follow the right bank closely, this is a château at an interesting inflection point — the kind of estate where the next few vintages will be revealing. We recommend it to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts building a cellar, and to those who enjoy a Pomerol alongside a Sunday roast or a slow-braised dish of beef or lamb. The iron-rich soils and the structure of the Cabernet Franc make it a natural companion to red meat.

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