Wineries
Chateau Ducla
Entre-Deux-Mers, France
One of the jewels in the crown of the Yvon Mau estates for over 100 years has been Chateau Ducla. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Entre-Deux-Mers appellation, the estate consists of 222 acres of vines, producing Estate Bottled red, white and rose wines. This vast rolling area has long held a reputation for producing soft, easy-drinking, merlot based reds, as well as delicate, full-fruit Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon based whites. It is here that winemaker Florence Forgas, working closely with proprietor Jean-Pierre Mau, endeavors to improve and perfect the style of the wines through an intense and exhaustive program of experimentation, and strict quality control. This diligent focus on quality has earned the estate the prestigious ISO 9001 certification, the first ever in the wine industry. This is the highest certification awarded by the prestigious international Standards Organization. Selection is also a key ingredient in the quality story of Chateau Ducla. Capable of producing 52,000 cases of wine in any given year, the winemaker and proprietor select only the finest lots of grapes from their vineyards, to create the wine that will be called Chateau Ducla. Current production is 36,000 cases.
