Vignobles Saby :

The family vineyard was founded in the 18th century (1775) after the acquisition of the first plot of land in Saint-Emilion.

Currently, Jean-Christophe and Jean-Philippe Saby are the ninth generation of winemakers.

Château ROZIER, established in the 18th century, has continuously developed thanks to marriages, inheritances, and new investments. Today, Château Rozier spans 28 hectares and is divided into 65 different plots. The diversity of the soil type connects this family's history to the signature of a unique wine.

The name of the chateau honours Father Rozier, who wrote one of the first manuals on viticulture in 1801.

Jean-Bernard Saby purchased Chateau HAUCHAT from his uncle in 1979 in the appellations of FRONSAC and Bordeaux Supérieur, expanding the vineyard.

In 2002, the family acquired the management of Château SAINT ANDRÉ CORBIN, Château GUILLOU, and Château BERTIN and, since the 2003 vintage, have produced wines from three new appellations: Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion, Montagne Saint-Emilion, and Lalande de Pomerol.

These satellite appellations add an additional 23 hectares.

Close to Chateau Saint Andre Corbin, some 2000 years ago, there was an important Roman road. A large Roman villa was constructed in the 4th century AD. This site is also where the Romans planted the first vineyards in the Bordeaux region and introduced wine to France.

Statues were discovered during renovations at Chateau St Andre Corbin; two of these statues are currently exhibited at the Museum of Antiquities of Aquitaine in Bordeaux, and in the Louvre in Paris—Aphrodite and Hunting Diana. It is believed that Villa Lucaniacus was constructed by the consul and poet Ausonius in memory of his wife Lucania. The wine label of Lucaniacus (in Lalande Pomerol) displays a copy of the Roman mosaic floor that was unearthed on the estate.

In 2011, Vignobles Saby shifted production towards responsible practices, under the Environmental Management System program for Bordeaux wine.

Currently, the small family business manages over 70 hectares of vineyards in this beautiful region of Bordeaux, spread across 7 different appellations.

As is customary every year in September, harvesting is carried out mostly by hand to pre-select the best bunches of grapes. The Saby Vineyards continue with great passion and tradition through the different stages of winemaking. The wine ages for 12 to 15 months in oak barrels.

After this ageing period, the oenologists conduct the blending to enhance our wines' characteristics.

All the wine processes remain traditional, guided by the Saby brothers' experience and pragmatism, but the fining and bottling processes are now very modern.

During the last decade, significant technological improvements have allowed us to eliminate egg white and other additives. The final clarification has been replaced by efficient filtration. The bottling process reduces the oxygen shock and enables a drastic reduction in the quantity of bisulphites. This healthy approach will persist in the years to come, aiming to achieve a zero bisulphites level.

The heirs to a family passion, brothers Jean-Christophe and Jean-Philippe, both oenologists, produce powerful and ripe wines while combining tradition and modernity.

Respect is the keyword for these two brothers who are committed to producing quality wines. Despite the diversity of the soil, each vintage consistently yields wines with a deep ruby colour and an intense nose of blooming red fruits, typical of the great wines of the region.

Most Saby wines can be stored under good conditions for approximately 10-20 years.

In 2017, Jean-Philippe was elected to join the Jurade of Saint-Emilion and is extremely proud to advocate for Saint-Emilion and its wines worldwide.