Château Puech Haut

Château Puech-Haut – Languedoc excellence, between power and elegance

Domain name

Château Puech-Haut

Wine region

Languedoc

Appellations and terroirs

Château Puech-Haut flourishes northeast of Montpellier, on the hills of Saint-Drézéry, in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation. The vineyard also extends into the Pic Saint-Loup area, a cooler, more mineral terroir. The soils blend clay, limestone, and rolled pebbles, providing the vines with perfect drainage and ideal temperature regulation. This terroir, bathed in Mediterranean sunshine and cooled by sea breezes, allows for slow and complete ripening, which contributes to the aromatic intensity and structure of the wines.

Iconic grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache, Carignan (old vines 50 to 60 years old), Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne

Philosophy and History

Château Puech-Haut was born from the vision of one man, Gérard Bru, to create a great wine on land then dominated by olive groves. In 1980, he acquired a pristine hillside and embarked on a monumental undertaking: replanting noble grape varieties, restructuring the soils, building a winery, and forging a strong identity. His vision: to reveal the potential of the Languedoc through powerful yet balanced wines, representative of their terroir. Since then, Puech-Haut has become a leading estate, combining tradition, modernity, and a commitment to quality.

Production specifics

The estate practices sustainable viticulture, without systematic treatments, respecting both the vines and the soil. Biodiversity is encouraged, tilling is moderate, and every intervention is carefully considered to support the vines. The harvest is done by hand, in small crates, with rigorous sorting. In the cellar, the approach is plot-by-plot: each batch is vinified separately, extractions are gentle, and temperatures are controlled. Some cuvées are aged in concrete tanks, others in French oak barrels, depending on the desired style.

Iconic vintages

The "Tête de Bélier" cuvée embodies the estate's top-of-the-range offerings: a dense and complex blend of Syrah and Grenache with remarkable aging potential. The "Prestige" captivates with its balance of dark fruit, spicy notes, and smooth tannins. Among the white wines, the Viognier and the Marsanne and Roussanne blends reveal a rich texture and floral freshness. The rosés, particularly "Argali" and "Prestige Rosé," are highly praised for their elegance and pure aromatic expression. Each cuvée tells the story of a terroir, a vintage, and a precise, human choice.

Recognitions

Château Puech-Haut is unanimously praised by critics: scores regularly exceed 90 points from Robert Parker, Jeb Dunnuck, and James Suckling. The Hachette Wine Guide, Bettane & Desseauve, and Wine Spectator all highlight the estate's qualitative rise over the past two decades. This is further enhanced by numerous medals from the Concours Général Agricole, the Concours des Vins du Sud, and Decanter. The unique artistic touch of the barrels, painted by contemporary artists, also contributes to the estate's cultural prestige.

International influence

Exported to over 50 countries, Château Puech-Haut graces the finest tables, from Parisian bistros to Michelin-starred establishments. Professionals appreciate the wines' consistency, their ability to captivate even in their youth while offering remarkable aging potential. Wine merchants and sommeliers find their wines to offer exceptional value. Puech-Haut's success also rests on a strong, recognizable image, blending visual modernity, regional roots, and unwavering excellence.

This unique positioning, at the crossroads of Languedoc tradition and contemporary ambition, makes Château Puech-Haut one of the most dynamic and respected estates in the south of France.

Why choose a wine from Château Puech-Haut?

• An exceptional terroir of rolled pebbles and clay-limestone, bathed in sunshine
• A visionary founder and a team committed to excellence
• Vineyard-by-vineyard winemaking and bespoke aging
• Iconic vintages awarded by the greatest critics
• A field that is both rooted in its traditions and oriented towards art, modernity, and internationalism.

Discover the selection of wines from Château Puech-Haut and let yourself be seduced by their richness, intensity and profound Mediterranean elegance!