Oct 2024
Interview with Johann Glaes, tractor operator and winegrower
From his first steps on a village farm to his wine-growing adventures in Italy, Johann, our tractor driver, has always… Continue →
The history of the vineyard
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Sep 2024
Our wines rewarded by James Suckling
2024 has been a particularly rewarding year for the Château de Bousval vineyard. James Suckling, one of the world’s most… Continue →
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Aug 2024
A ‘royal’ award!
Jancis Robinson, considered to be one of the world’s most influential wine critics, has just awarded two of our Chardonnays:… Continue →
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Jul 2024
Release of Naturiste 2023
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲 is back, and it’s time for the 2023 vintage of our 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. A beautiful pale yellow colour, subtle… Continue →
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Jun 2024
Decanter Awards & Belgian Wine Awards Gault&Millau
June has been a month of success for the Château de Bousval vineyard. A Gault&Millau Belgium 2024 Belgian Wine Award… Continue →
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May 2024
After the late frosts, the vines are slowly recovering …
Many of you have shown us your support and encouragement during our fight against the late frosts! Thank you all… Continue →
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Apr 2024
Interview with Candice Lambert, Sales and Events Manager
Before settling in the Walloon countryside, Candice spent 10 years touring the vineyards of France and the rest of the world, including the famous Château Margaux.
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Mar 2024
Sortie de l’Ange ou Démon …
Our pinot noir 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗲́𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, a confidential cuvée produced in very limited quantities, is now available. Sometimes Angel,… Continue →
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Feb 2024
A new flavour invites itself to the vineyard!
Introducing the Sicilian sister of Vignoble du Château de Bousval: 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮. A sun-drenched olive oil with aromatic notes of… Continue →
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Nov 2023
Release of Petit Gris and Gouttes d’O 2022
We are pleased to announce the release of 2 of our 2022 cuvées, 𝗟𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱’𝗢…. Continue →
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Jun 2023
Belgian Wine Award 2023
We are very proud to announce that our Chardonnay Tout Cru 2020 has been voted one of the best wines… Continue →
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Feb 2023
Interview with Romain, Cellar Master
Can you tell us more about your professional career? The beginning of my professional career is closely linked to the… Continue →
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Jun 2022
Interview with Sylvie Gilbert, administrative assistant
What was your career path before arriving at Château de Bousval? I worked for many years in a bank in… Continue →
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Nov 2021
Interview with Vincent Dienst, first Cellar Master at the Château de Bousval vineyard
Can you tell us more about your career path? After my bioengineering studies at the UCLouvain, I went to harvest… Continue →
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Apr 2021
Late frost
Periods of late frost are common in Belgium and can cause significant losses. When this occurs, the cold air, which… Continue →
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Sep 2020
Interview with Germano Prior, Head of Cultivation at the Château de Bousval vineyard.
Every day, he puts his passion and energy into the cultivation of the Château de Bousval vineyard. Tasting our wine… Continue →
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May 2020
Plantation d’une nouvelle parcelle
Après une nouvelle série d’analyses de nos sols, nous avons détecté un potentiel viticole unique sur une partie de terrain… Continue →
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Jul 2019
Summer storms
“Of all the scourges that strike the vine, the most terrible in terms of its effects is evidently hail. The vines… Continue →
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May 2019
A big moment for our vineyard
It was a magical occasion. The official opening of our winery took place amid a perfect alchemy of clement weather,… Continue →
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Jan 2019
Just before the snow…
We have now signed the provisional acceptance of our new winery facility. We are delighted with this true tour de… Continue →
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Sep 2018
Permaculture and workhorses
“It’s not just about the horses, it’s about cultivation” We are delighted to now be able to count on the… Continue →
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Jun 2018
News from the domaine
News from the front from Michel Verhaeghe de Naeyer: The square footage of our vineyard remains unchanged, i.e. 5.20 ha…. Continue →
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Sep 2017
Second harvest
We harvested our Chardonnay on the last Sunday in September, assisted by friendly hands. This year’s more generous grape crops… Continue →
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Aug 2017
First drops
The first drops have been bottled. The task was carried out by hand in the utmost modesty. Although the bottles… Continue →
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Apr 2017
Late frosts
The unpredictable climate has proved extremely trying for our vineyard apprentices. In spite of the recommended biodynamic preventative dusting, the… Continue →
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Oct 2016
First harvest
The third leaf signalled that it was time for the first harvest. It proved a very special and emotional day… Continue →
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Mar 2016
Pruning
At the end of winter, once the sap has descended in the resting vines, work begins once again, starting with… Continue →
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Jul 2015
An everyday struggle
Winemaking is both a struggle and a delight. Every day, our vine workers follow nature’s rhythm and pay great attention… Continue →
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May 2015
Training
Training the structure of the vine is an essential step. We planted 7,000 acacia stakes to support our young vines… Continue →
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Apr 2015
Planting by hand
Who would have ever thought of planting vines in Belgium? Our hand planters came from the South of France, bringing… Continue →
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Apr 2014
Mechanical planting
Vines like slightly poorer soils. The less vigorous a soil, the greener and fleshier the leaves. Pascal Marchand and Yves… Continue →
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Jul 2013
Drainage
Following two years of peace and quiet, it’s time for the first major works, led by the marvellous Yves Hérody…. Continue →
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Jun 2013
The genesis
In the video below, Michel Verhaeghe de Naeyer tells us about his plans to restore vigour to his land, his… Continue →
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Nov 2012
The earth at rest
To give our soil a new lease of life through winemaking, our expert geologist has prescribed a resting period of… Continue →