A family heritage that has been flourishing since 1842.
Every generation of Georges Thienpont’s heirs has helped to build their network among the
vineyards of Bordeaux, and they now oversee twenty estates.
Vieux Château Certan
Vieux Château Certan was acquired in 1924 by Georges Thienpont and became one of the jewels in the family’s crown.
Château Puygueraud
George (without the s), Georges’ son, settled in a 15th-century property atop the village of Saint-Cibard with his wife Monica. This was Château Puygueraud, which would become a haven for their thirteen children.
Le Pin
Belgian cousin Jacques acquired just a hectare and a half of land in Pomerol, and worked with Alexandre to create a small-scale wine. Le Pin was born. The estate would become a standard-bearer for the appellation over the course of just a few years.
First vintage of Puygueraud
François Thienpont’s brother Nicolas was behind the first vintage of Château Puygueraud, establishing himself as an outstanding winemaker. Today, Nicolas looks after Château Les Charmes Godard and Château La Prade, and manages a portfolio of prestigious right-bank estates including Chateaux Pavie Macquin and Larcis Ducasse.
Alexandre at Vieux Château Certan
Alexandre succeeded his father at the helm of Vieux Château Certan. He continued his pursuit of excellence, minimising interventions and striving to take a back seat to the vintage’s particular story and the terroir’s natural characteristics. He now runs the estate with his son Guillaume.
After Le Pin came l’If
Jacques embarked on a new adventure by buying eight hectares at the top of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau. After Le Pin, he named his new estate L’If. 2011 was its first vintage.
Who looks after what?
- Ch. Puygueraud
- Ch. Les Charmes Godard
- Ch. Laclaverie
- Ch. La Prade
- Ch. Pavie Macquin (directors)
- Ch. Larcis Ducasse (directors)
- Ch. Beauséjour Duffau (directors)