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Established on 33 hectares of gravel soils at Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac in the northern Médoc, Château la Pirouette produces red Bordeaux of genuine character and terroir. Founded in 1978 by the Roux family on the lieu-dit that bears its name, the château works a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot — a structured, gravel-driven style faithful to the Bordeaux appellation. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the consistency of its vintages and for the medal awarded to the 2022 at the Concours de Bordeaux – Vins d'Aquitaine, a reliable indicator of rigour both in the vineyard and the cellar. A dependable Bordeaux, firmly rooted in its Gironde terroir.

Château la Pirouette is rooted in the gravelly soils of the northern Médoc, at Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac in the Gironde. Founded in 1978 by the Roux family, this 33-hectare château embodies a demanding and enduring approach to the Bordeaux appellation.

A gravel terroir in the northern Médoc

The vineyards of Château la Pirouette extend across 33 hectares of well-drained gravel soils, characteristic of the northern Médoc. These stony, free-draining graves encourage the vine roots to reach deep into the subsoil in search of water and nutrients, naturally limiting vigour and concentrating expression in the berry. The result is a wine that reflects its terroir with clarity — structured, mineral-edged, and built for the medium term. The commune of Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac sits at the northern tip of the Médoc peninsula, where the estuary influence of the Gironde moderates the climate and extends the growing season, giving the château a genuine advantage in ripening Cabernet Sauvignon to its full potential.

A family estate since 1978

The château takes its name from the lieu-dit on which it was established — a place name that has shaped its identity since the Roux family first planted here in 1978. Under the stewardship of Michèle Roux, Château la Pirouette has maintained a clear focus on quality within the Bordeaux appellation, resisting the temptation to expand at the expense of consistency. The estate has remained in family hands across more than four decades, accumulating the kind of vineyard knowledge that only comes with time and close observation of a single terroir. That continuity is visible in the wines: each vintage builds on the last, with a house style that is recognisable without being rigid.

Winemaking: a classic Bordeaux blend

The château works with the three principal varieties of the left bank: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This is a classic Bordeaux assemblage, and the château deploys it with confidence. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the structural backbone and ageing potential; Merlot contributes roundness and early approachability; Petit Verdot adds depth of colour and a spiced, violet-tinged complexity. The winemaking approach is attentive and unhurried, with the aim of producing a Bordeaux rouge that is true to its appellation and its terroir rather than fashioned for immediate impact.

The wines of Château la Pirouette

The château produces red wine exclusively under the Bordeaux appellation. The range is focused and coherent:

Bordeaux Rouge — a structured, gravel-driven red blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot; the 2022 vintage was awarded a medal at the Concours de Bordeaux – Vins d'Aquitaine.

Why we have selected Château la Pirouette

At Halles Quercamps, we look for producers who deliver genuine terroir expression vintage after vintage, without relying on marketing or classification to make their case. Château la Pirouette fits that profile precisely. The medal awarded to the 2022 at the Concours de Bordeaux – Vins d'Aquitaine is not an isolated achievement but a confirmation of the steady, careful work the Roux family has carried out over more than forty years on these northern Médoc graves. We recommend this château to lovers of classic, food-friendly Bordeaux rouge — those who appreciate a wine with structure and a sense of place rather than immediate flattery. It pairs particularly well with roast lamb and slow-cooked beef, and will reward a few years in the cellar.