Vignobles gonfrier

  • Marquis de Bern

Marquis de Bern

Bordeaux sweet white

Since 1997, the Vignobles Gonfrier have developed their grape-buying activity, purchasing grapes from some forty partner winegrowers, in accordance with our production specifications and overseen by our technical staff.
The resulting wines are vinified and aged by our own oenologists at our Chais de Rions site.
The old medieval town of Rions, with its Grand Bern “island”, was fortified as early as 1253. The marquis enjoyed a military command over the surrounding county. The history of our region is full of epic tales of these local lords, who greatly contributed to the development of Bordeaux wines. This wine pays them homage.


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A.O.C. : Bordeaux sweet white


Vineyard surface area : 30 hectares


Terroir : Clayey-limestone slopes and gravelly plateau of the Entre-deux-Mers region


Grape varieties : 85% Sémillon, 15% Sauvignon


Average vine age : 20 years


Viticulture : The grapes are grown on partner properties, where we participate in caring for the vines and overseeing the vineyards’ health all year long.


Vinification : The grapes are harvested when ripe with a high sugar potential. During vinification, a portion of the sugars is transformed into alcohol, while the rest – called “residual sugars” and generally amounting to 34 grammes – remain in the wine.


Ageing : In stainless-steel tanks.


Tasting notes :
A brilliant yellow in colour, with a light harmonious mouthfeel and aromas of white flowers, peach and apricot
A pleasant wine that is easy to drink. Ideal for aperitifs, spicy cuisine and desserts.


Medals & Awards:

2019 Vintage

  • Silver Medal, Concours des Vins de Bordeaux 2020