Jean-Luc Hubert

Coming Up

At Château La Grolet in Saint-Ciers-De-Canesse, Jean-Luc Hubert works in the register of old school Bordeaux: patient cellar work, measured vineyard decisions, and wines built for texture rather than effect. The style tied to his name is rooted on the northern right bank, where character is carried through restraint and a sober sense of place.

Where They Are Now

Since 1997, Jean-Luc Hubert has held the role of proprietor-winemaker at Château Peybonhomme-Les Tours and Château La Grolet. That span matters in this trade: it points to continuity, to years spent refining a house style across two estates, and to a working relationship with vineyard and cellar that is built over time rather than reset each season. The present-day frame around Château Peybonhomme-Les Tours and Château La Grolet is one of stewardship. With Saint-Ciers-De-Canesse as the fixed point for Château La Grolet, the work sits within the enduring traditions of Bordeaux’s northern right bank, where the craft depends on reading place closely and letting it speak in the wine. Old school, in Hubert’s case, is not a slogan but a method. It implies substance before display, wines that unfold rather than announce themselves, and a style that leans on memory, texture, and restraint. Jean-Luc Hubert’s profile reads as that of a maker committed to slow, steady building rather than novelty.

Career - proprietor-winemaker — Château Peybonhomme-Les Tours, Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux - proprietor-winemaker — Château La Grolet, Côtes de Bourg, Bordeaux (1997–present)

Signature

Jean-Luc Hubert is an old school winemaker.

FAQ What is Jean-Luc Hubert's current role? As of 2026, Jean-Luc Hubert is Winemaker. What is Jean-Luc Hubert known for? Old school, soulful wines from the northern right bank of Bordeaux.