Our commitments

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Preserving the environment

  • Multiplication of flowering, green and melliferous fallows on our various estates
  • Planting of new wooded areas with carefully selected species and orchards with various types of fruit trees
  • Creation of ecological corridors with the planting of hedges designed to provide refuge for auxiliary vineyard fauna (bats, birds, insects, etc.).
  • Installation of beehives at Château Bonnet
  • Planting new grape varieties (Malbec, Carménère, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Colombard) and hybrids

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  • Soil preservation with grass cover
  • Several hectares converted to biocontrol cultivation (no use of copper)
  • One of our properties, Château de Barbe Blanche, is currently being converted to organic farming.
  • Low-impact antifreeze control tests, quiet for close by residents
  • Use of amphoras (which last longer than barrels and requires less water)
  • Waste reduction policy and continuous improvement in the choice of packaging with lower environmental impact
  • Annual Environmental Report (EMS) with monitoring of water, energy, treatment indices and waste consumption

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Improving working conditions

  • Gender equality and opportunity at every level of the company
  • Continuous improvement of employees’ working conditions (training programs, awareness of best practices, etc.).
  • Organization of social events (end-of-year meal, Gerbaude, flashmob, field day, etc.),
  • Social dialogue: creation of a UES and organization by management of a CSE six times a year,
  • Installation of dedicated facilities for seasonal workers.

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  • Promoting diversity in employee recruitment and combating all forms of discrimination.
  • Contributing to diversity by welcoming young people on international exchange programs and seasonal workers from various European countries.
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Cultivating dialogue

  • Positive community & neighborhood dialogue
  • A partnership for over 30 years with a neighboring shepherdess and cheese producer to graze her flock of sheep throughout the winter at Château Bonnet
  • Conversion of 20 hectares of Château Bonnet vines to bio-control cultivation, in particular following various exchanges with “Le Jardin des Murmures“, an LPO and biodiversity refuge located in the commune of Guillac.
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Dynamic Regional Development

  • Direct employer of 190 employees,
  • Regular upkeep of parks, gardens and buildings that contribute to the attractiveness and beauty of rural landscapes,
  • Participation in various events and associations in the region (the “Martillacaise”, garage sales, foot races, sponsorship of the literary prize of the Cercle des Amis de Montesquieu, etc.),
  • Development of a global wine tourism offer at Château de La Louvière and receptive offers at Château Couhins-Lurton and Château de Rochemorin,
  • Involvement of managers in winegrowers’ associations in various appellations.

Key figures

550

hectares

of vines and 140 hectares
dedicated to biodiversity
(hedges, fallow land, etc.).

32

species

of different birds
recorded at
Château Couhins-Lurton

190

employees

with parity between
men and women

at all levels

550

tonnes

of CO2 equivalent
saved on lighter bottles
& our waste in 2022

Our certifications

RSE

“Bordeaux Cultivons Demain”
Label Level 2
since 2021

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HVE 3

High Environmental
Value Certification
since 2017

SME

Bordeaux wine
ISO 14001
Active member since 2010

Bio-control

 on 18 hectares of Château Bonnet
on 3 hectares of  Château de Rochemorin

In conversion Organic farming

for Château de Barbe Blanche

Vegan

4 vintages from the DIANE by Jacques Lurton range: Sauvignon, Semillon, Rosé and Cabernet Sauvignon

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  The most recent of André Lurton‘s acquisitions, Château de Barbe Blanche is a discreet property dating from the early 20th century, on the heights of Lussac Saint Emilion hidden in a romantic lush setting. The setting is not the only romantic aspect of the estate: in the château’s underground limestone quarries, inscriptions dating from […]

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ProWein Düsseldorf 2024

  From March 10 to 12, 2024, Les Vignobles André Lurton will be in Düsseldorf at Prowein, one of the world’s leading wine and spirits events. A must-attend event for all industry professionals! Our teams will be delighted to welcome you on stand B49 – Hall 10, to discuss our latest vintages and new cuvées […]

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Wine Paris / Vinexpo Paris 2024

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