Winemaker
Eric Tereygeol
- Discipline
- Winemaker
Portrait of Eric Tereygeol
i. Biography
Eric Tereygeol makes wine at Château Pontoise Cabarrus in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, where the Tereygeol family has tended the estate since 1959. The work he carries forward from his father, Émile, is parcel by parcel, with hand cultivation in the vineyard and a cellar method built on stainless steel fermentations, French oak barrels, and a measured proportion of new wood.
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At Université de Bordeaux, Eric Tereygeol built the technical base for a practice shaped by precision. He is now winemaker at Château Pontoise Cabarrus.
Where They Are Now
At Château Pontoise Cabarrus, Tereygeol works toward wines that keep structure and suppleness in balance. The aim is clarity without stripping the wine down, and he puts the method plainly: "We don’t follow recipes, we listen to the land."
Signature
Eric's signature wines include Château Pontoise Cabarrus and Cote Pontoise.
In Their Words “We don’t follow recipes, we listen to the land.”
FAQ
Asked of Eric
Where did Eric Tereygeol train or study?
Eric Tereygeol trained at Université de Bordeaux.
What is Eric Tereygeol known for?
Structured yet supple wines that are elegant without austerity.
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