3 biodynamic spots in Bordeaux, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Bordeaux.
Chateau Pontet-Canet ★ 4.8
Pauillac AOC · Chateau Pontet-Canet, 33250 Pauillac, France
The pioneering biodynamic estate in Pauillac, converting all 81 hectares to Demeter-certified biodynamic farming in 2014 under Alfred Tesseron and technical director Mathieu Bessonnet. Horse-drawn ploughing, composts, and biodynamic preparations used across the full estate.
Chateau Palmer ★ 4.8
Margaux AOC · Chateau Palmer, 33460 Cantenac, France
Margaux third growth achieving full Demeter biodynamic certification across all 66 hectares in 2017, making it the largest biodynamic classified growth in the Medoc. Thomas Duroux's meticulous conversion includes 100% estate-produced compost, lunar calendar planning and no herbicides since 2008.
Chateau Lafleur (Biodynamic Practicing) ★ 4.9
Pomerol AOC · Chateau Lafleur, 33500 Pomerol, France
Baptiste Guinaudeau converted Chateau Lafleur to organic farming certified by Ecocert and to biodynamic practices from 2014. While not Demeter-certified, the estate applies full biodynamic preparations and lunar scheduling. Tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol estate with equal Merlot-Cabernet Franc.