Château Court-les-Muts

Château Court-les-Muts comprises 68 hectares of vineyards on the edge of the Bordeaux region, 15 km southwest of Bergerac. The estate is spread across clay and limestone slopes overlooking the Dordogne valley.

In the 17th century, the site with the meaningful name "Les Mûts"—which in Old French translates to "the must"—was originally built as a wine cellar for the Seigniory of Saussignac. It is soil steeped in history, reflecting the region's enormous potential even back then. At the end of the 19th century, the estate was taken over by the "Société Nationale de Lutte Contre le Phyloxéra." Thanks to extraordinary foresight and a good dose of luck, it is one of the very few French wineries to have survived the great phylloxera disaster without significant damage.

Pierre Sadoux took over the property in 1960 upon his return from Algeria. As a winemaker with more than 20 years of experience, he immediately recognized the diamond in the rough, even though the estate only measured 14 hectares at the time and the vineyards were in a neglected state. It was the beginning of an era where quality and vision went hand in hand.

In 1972, his son Pierre-Jean continued the family tradition. After completing his oncology studies in Bordeaux, he founded an oenological laboratory and supervised the vinification of over 40 wine cellars. Together with his wife Bernadette, he fundamentally modernized the operation and introduced direct sales in bottles—a bold step that laid the foundation for the house's current reputation.

Between 1977 and 1987, the estate grew steadily to a proud 23 hectares. The cellars were not only renovated but massively expanded to accommodate barrels with a capacity of 7,800 hectoliters. By acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for winemaking and bottling, a level of quality was achieved that brought Château Court-les-Muts into the focus of the international trade press.

A milestone was the year 1987 with the acquisition of Château Petite Borie and the leasing of Château Bramefant. Since then, the family has worked tirelessly to optimize the vines. The goal is clearly defined: each grape should reflect the terroir of the Périgord Pourpre in its purest form.

Since 2004, the Vignobles Pierre Sadoux have committed themselves to the global quality approach QUALENVI. This holistic path considers the protection of the vineyard and the environment as much as food safety and complete traceability for the customer. It is a promise to nature and to enthusiasts worldwide.

Today, the house's wines are awarded medals annually at major international competitions. A special honor was bestowed upon Pierre-Jean and his son Pierre in 2007 when they were elected "Winemakers of the Year" by their colleagues in Bergerac—a recognition for decades of hard work and unconditional quality.

Santé! To the passion you can taste in every glass.