Dons, contreparties
THE PROJECT
Organic certification of Château Magdeleine Bouhou
The purpose of this project is to complete the conversion of our estate to organic farming practices and gain organic certification. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase equipment for the application of phytosanitary treatments. The conversion project itself is of a greater scale and touches upon the entire ecosystem of our home. We chose the organic path because we feel that in doing so we can better express our terroir. The organic certification is not an end in and of itself, yet it will help formalize the work we have been doing for the past several years. It is also a sign of our commitment to being even more respectful of the earth and environment.
Certain aspects of conversion have already begun
We have been preparing for this conversion for several years now with continuous investments in equipment and adaptations of our practices in the vineyard and in the cellar. Indeed, we must rethink our work on three main aspects: the work in the vineyard, the work in the cellar and the phytosanitary monitoring of the vine.
Winemaking and cellar work
In the winery we utilize low intervention practices with minimal sulphur additions which are already well within organic specifications.
Vine and plant management
We have a thoughtful pragmatic approach in dealing with vine and plant life in the vineyard. We mechanically work the soil without the use of chemicals. We also grow plants that live in harmony with the vines.
Phytosanitary protection of the plant
It is in this area where we must improve our habits to ensure organic certification. The main difference lies in the use of “contact only” preparations rather than so called penetrating products used in conventional farming. For the application of contact only phytosanitary preparations we must purchase a sprayer to ensure accurate coverage throughout our vineyard.
Our needs for the project
Initial objective: 20 000€
The funding will allow us to purchase a sprayer to apply contact only phytosanitary preparations in a highly efficient manner.
Beyond 20 000 €…
Le projet global de conversion est bien supérieur à cette somme, ainsi les contributions supplémentaires nous permettront de diminuer nos emprunts bancaires pour :
If our goal of 20000 € is surpassed, we will use the additional resources to continue to improve our farming practices. For example, a specific sprayer to apply clay based preparation for natural treatments will cost 3000€. Financing of a second tractor to aid in properly managing our organic estate : we need to be able to react swiftly to weather changes. Cost of a suitable tractor 37750€.
More information available at: www.magdeleine-bouhou.com
Closed
This project was successful on 09/01/2020
To contribute to our conversion to organic viticulture, please choose from the following rewards.
DISCOVERY #3
3 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuvée Boha
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
DISCOVERY #6
6 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuveée Boha
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
DISCOVERY #12
12 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuvée Boha
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #3
3 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
3 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #6
6 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
6 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #12
12 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
12 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
#étudiant : 1 Magnum du Grand Vin 2014
Recevez 1 Magnum du Grand Vin du Château Magdeleine-Bouhou 2014
// Contrepartie réservée aux étudiants, sur présentation d'un justificatif //
Retirez votre contrepartie en boutique chez notre partenaire Cousin & Compagnie, à Bordeaux centre
Dinner Cruise: Bordeaux (1 person)
Dinner Cruise: Bordeaux (1 person)
A dinner cruise along the historic banks of the Gironde river with views of UNESCO Heritage city of Bordeaux (58€ value).
Aboard the dining cruise “SICAMBRE” enjoy exceptional cuisine highlighting fresh seasonal produce.
DETAILS:
-1 reservation on the dining cruise “SICAMBRE”
-20:30 departure time.
-Welcome aperitif beverage.
-River cruise along the UNESCO waterfront.
-Dinner includes starter, seasonal main, and dessert.
-Wine / Beverages / Coffee are available a la carte for an additional price. Table selection is the responsibility of the SICAMBRE management.
-Enjoy views of the new rising bridge and Cite du Vin.
-Return to platform at 22:30
-End of evening at 23:00
Available Wed-Sat all year with the exception of technical closure 15th Feb to 31 March.
4 of 4 available
Cruise: Bourg & Blaye (1 person)
Cruise: Bourg & Blaye (1 person)
A cruise from Bordeaux to Bourg & Blaye returning to Bordeaux (130€ value).
Embark on a guided speedboat journey to Bourg and Blaye to discovery the wines and people of the regions.
DETAILS:
-1 reservation on the guided cruise speedboat “SILNET” (max 12 people per trip).
-12:00 departure time from Cite du Vin.
-On board tasting of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux wines.
-Lunch in Côtes de Bourg including medieval village walk, and a meal at Côtes de Bourg Wine Bar with a local winemaker.
-Resume cruise.
-Afternoon in Blaye with a visit to UNESCO Citadel Vauban and tasting at UNSECO vineyard Le Clos de L’échauguette.
-Return to platform / end of evening at 18:30
Available Friday’s June-Sept.
(Walking and climbing stairs is involved during the afternoon visits)
2 of 2 available
Dons, contreparties
THE PROJECT
Organic certification of Château Magdeleine Bouhou
The purpose of this project is to complete the conversion of our estate to organic farming practices and gain organic certification. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase equipment for the application of phytosanitary treatments. The conversion project itself is of a greater scale and touches upon the entire ecosystem of our home. We chose the organic path because we feel that in doing so we can better express our terroir. The organic certification is not an end in and of itself, yet it will help formalize the work we have been doing for the past several years. It is also a sign of our commitment to being even more respectful of the earth and environment.
Certain aspects of conversion have already begun
We have been preparing for this conversion for several years now with continuous investments in equipment and adaptations of our practices in the vineyard and in the cellar. Indeed, we must rethink our work on three main aspects: the work in the vineyard, the work in the cellar and the phytosanitary monitoring of the vine.
Winemaking and cellar work
In the winery we utilize low intervention practices with minimal sulphur additions which are already well within organic specifications.
Vine and plant management
We have a thoughtful pragmatic approach in dealing with vine and plant life in the vineyard. We mechanically work the soil without the use of chemicals. We also grow plants that live in harmony with the vines.
Phytosanitary protection of the plant
It is in this area where we must improve our habits to ensure organic certification. The main difference lies in the use of “contact only” preparations rather than so called penetrating products used in conventional farming. For the application of contact only phytosanitary preparations we must purchase a sprayer to ensure accurate coverage throughout our vineyard.
Our needs for the project
Initial objective: 20 000€
The funding will allow us to purchase a sprayer to apply contact only phytosanitary preparations in a highly efficient manner.
Beyond 20 000 €…
Le projet global de conversion est bien supérieur à cette somme, ainsi les contributions supplémentaires nous permettront de diminuer nos emprunts bancaires pour :
If our goal of 20000 € is surpassed, we will use the additional resources to continue to improve our farming practices. For example, a specific sprayer to apply clay based preparation for natural treatments will cost 3000€. Financing of a second tractor to aid in properly managing our organic estate : we need to be able to react swiftly to weather changes. Cost of a suitable tractor 37750€.
More information available at: www.magdeleine-bouhou.com
Closed
This project was successful on 09/01/2020
To contribute to our conversion to organic viticulture, please choose from the following rewards.
DISCOVERY #3
3 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuvée Boha
1 bottle Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
DISCOVERY #6
6 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuveée Boha
2 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
DISCOVERY #12
12 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Cuvée Boha
4 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Petite Madeleine
Shipping costs included for mainland France (excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #3
3 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
3 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #6
6 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
6 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
GRAND VIN #12
12 bottles each year for the next 3 years.
12 bottles Château Magdeleine Bouhou Grand Vin
(Shipping costs included for mainland France excluding Corsica)
#étudiant : 1 Magnum du Grand Vin 2014
Recevez 1 Magnum du Grand Vin du Château Magdeleine-Bouhou 2014
// Contrepartie réservée aux étudiants, sur présentation d'un justificatif //
Retirez votre contrepartie en boutique chez notre partenaire Cousin & Compagnie, à Bordeaux centre
Dinner Cruise: Bordeaux (1 person)
Dinner Cruise: Bordeaux (1 person)
A dinner cruise along the historic banks of the Gironde river with views of UNESCO Heritage city of Bordeaux (58€ value).
Aboard the dining cruise “SICAMBRE” enjoy exceptional cuisine highlighting fresh seasonal produce.
DETAILS:
-1 reservation on the dining cruise “SICAMBRE”
-20:30 departure time.
-Welcome aperitif beverage.
-River cruise along the UNESCO waterfront.
-Dinner includes starter, seasonal main, and dessert.
-Wine / Beverages / Coffee are available a la carte for an additional price. Table selection is the responsibility of the SICAMBRE management.
-Enjoy views of the new rising bridge and Cite du Vin.
-Return to platform at 22:30
-End of evening at 23:00
Available Wed-Sat all year with the exception of technical closure 15th Feb to 31 March.
4 of 4 available
Cruise: Bourg & Blaye (1 person)
Cruise: Bourg & Blaye (1 person)
A cruise from Bordeaux to Bourg & Blaye returning to Bordeaux (130€ value).
Embark on a guided speedboat journey to Bourg and Blaye to discovery the wines and people of the regions.
DETAILS:
-1 reservation on the guided cruise speedboat “SILNET” (max 12 people per trip).
-12:00 departure time from Cite du Vin.
-On board tasting of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux wines.
-Lunch in Côtes de Bourg including medieval village walk, and a meal at Côtes de Bourg Wine Bar with a local winemaker.
-Resume cruise.
-Afternoon in Blaye with a visit to UNESCO Citadel Vauban and tasting at UNSECO vineyard Le Clos de L’échauguette.
-Return to platform / end of evening at 18:30
Available Friday’s June-Sept.
(Walking and climbing stairs is involved during the afternoon visits)
2 of 2 available
