List of products by brand MAISON TEYSSIER

Based at Vignonet in the Gironde, Maison Teyssier covers 50 hectares of sand and gravel soils within the Saint-Émilion appellation. When British entrepreneur Jonathan Maltus acquired the château in 1994, it comprised just 5 hectares; three decades of investment have since grown it into one of the right bank's most compelling addresses. A central figure of the Bordeaux garagiste movement, Maltus earned 100 Parker points for Le Dôme and an OBE — recognition of an uncompromising approach to Merlot and Cabernet Franc. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this château for the precision and density of its reds, the balance between structure and freshness, and the consistency of a project built with genuine purpose over thirty years.

Maison Teyssier represents a particular vision of contemporary Saint-Émilion: ambitious, precise, and shaped by an owner who transformed a modest 5-hectare property into a 50-hectare reference on the sands and gravels of Vignonet.

A Bordeaux château with three centuries of history, reinvented since 1994

Founded in 1714, Maison Teyssier holds one of the longer continuous histories on Bordeaux's right bank. For much of that time it remained a modest family property, cultivating the sandy, gravelly soils of Vignonet on the southern plain of the Saint-Émilion appellation. The turning point came in 1994, when Jonathan Maltus, a British entrepreneur with a serious passion for wine, acquired the château. At that point the estate covered just 5 hectares. Over the following three decades, Maltus expanded it methodically to more than 50 hectares, while simultaneously developing a broader portfolio of micro-cuvées across the right bank under the JCP Maltus Domaines & Châteaux umbrella.

Jonathan Maltus and the garagiste spirit

Maltus arrived in Bordeaux at precisely the moment the so-called garagiste movement was gaining momentum — a loose grouping of producers who rejected volume in favour of concentration, low yields, and meticulous plot selection, often working outside the established classification system. His flagship wine, Le Dôme, became one of the movement's most celebrated expressions, earning a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker and placing Maltus firmly among the most discussed winemakers of his generation on the right bank. In 2010, he was awarded an OBE by the Queen, an unusual honour for a vigneron and a mark of the broader cultural impact of his work.

Terroir: sands, gravels, and the Vignonet plain

Maison Teyssier's vineyards sit on the south-western plain of the Saint-Émilion appellation, where sandy and gravelly soils predominate. These lighter, well-drained terroirs differ from the clay-limestone plateau that defines the grands crus classés, producing wines with a different textural register — suppler tannins, earlier accessibility, and a fruit profile that leans towards ripe plum and dark cherry. The principal grape varieties are Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the classic pairing of the Saint-Émilion appellation, vinified here with the precision and attention to detail that characterises the Maltus approach across his entire portfolio.

The wine range at Maison Teyssier

The château produces wines in two colours across the Saint-Émilion appellation and beyond:

• Red wines — Merlot-dominant blends with Cabernet Franc, reflecting the sandy-gravel terroir of Vignonet: structured yet approachable, with genuine depth and a consistent house style built on precision rather than excess.
• White wines — a less common proposition in this corner of Bordeaux, offering an interesting counterpoint to the reds and evidence of the estate's willingness to explore the full range of what the appellation can produce.

Why we have selected Maison Teyssier

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Maison Teyssier for three reasons that matter to us as merchants. First, the consistency: over thirty years, Jonathan Maltus has maintained a clear and coherent winemaking philosophy, and that reliability translates directly into the glass. Second, the quality-to-price relationship: these are serious Saint-Émilion wines made with the same rigour applied to Le Dôme, but at a price point that makes them genuinely accessible for the cellar. Third, the story: the garagiste movement is one of the most significant chapters in modern Bordeaux, and Maltus remains one of its most credible voices.

We recommend these wines to confirmed Bordeaux enthusiasts who know the appellation well and are looking for something beyond the classified growths — and to anyone who enjoys their Saint-Émilion with roast lamb, duck confit, or a well-aged hard cheese.

Explore all wines from Maison Teyssier

Browse our full selection of Maison Teyssier Saint-Émilion wines — reds and whites — listed below, with tasting notes and cellar recommendations for each.