Château des Ravatys

Château des Ravatys is a historic wine estate, acquired in the mid-19th century by Auguste Solet, an engineering student from Lorraine. Nestled within 29 hectares of vineyards in the AOC Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly appellations, the estate is home to remarkable architectural buildings, enhancing its charm and heritage.

The vineyards of Château des Ravatys thrive on soils that impart distinct elegance and finesse to the wines. The Côte de Brouilly appellation benefits from acidic soil, lending a unique structure to its wines, while Brouilly wines owe their fruit-forward charm and supple texture to granite sand. The estate focuses exclusively on Gamay with white juice, with vines flourishing on the hillsides of Mount Brouilly, producing approximately 50 hectoliters per hectare.

The estate’s vine-growing families, who partially rent land to Château des Ravatys, play a crucial role in the winemaking process. A dedicated oenologist oversees quality control, ensuring that each vintage reflects the exceptional character of the terroir. Visitors can immerse themselves in guided tours, vineyard walks, and wine tastings, discovering the estate’s legacy firsthand.

Beyond winemaking, Château des Ravatys contributes to a greater cause, as a portion of its earnings from estate activities is donated to the Institut Pasteur, supporting research in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

The wines of Château des Ravatys are cultivated by the grape variety of Gamay. The winery produces mostly red wine which are represented in Brouilly and Côtes de Brouilly appellations.  The production of white wines is made from the Chardonnay grape variety.