Family owned for six generations, our family started producing wine at the end of the 19th century next to the family house, still visible on our labels. The first vines were planted and a small cellar with underground concrete tanks was built in the barn where very small volumes of wine were produced and sold in bulk.

The name of “Château La Grave de Bertin” only appears in 1976 when Michel Furt (on horseback on the first picture), sells his first bottle under his own brand. “La Grave” refered to the gravely soil found on the estate, “Bertin” was a reference to the passage way by the family house. It also sets the beggining of a new wine making process focused on quality with the acquisition of four first stainless steel tanks. These tanks allowed to produce bigger volumes with higher quality standards.

When Yannick took over his father’s work in 1997, he undertook some major investments along the years. He brought the vineyard to its today size, doubleling the surface and had to renew all the machinery. He bought more steel vats, had a vat temperature control system installed and invested in a new harvesting machine to collect grapes at their best in the most efficient way.

In 2009, Yannick and his wife Nadine were joined by their two sons, Maxime and Sébastien. Maxime is directing the estate and the vineyard and Sébastien takes on French and International trade. This arrival has also urged to expand the facilities, with the construction of a new storage building and the renovation of the tasting area to welcome people on site.