History

1716

300 years of history, Château Bel-Air was born in 1716 on the foothills of the Garonne river.

1820

At the begining of XIXth centruy, in the 1820’s, the wines from the cliffs of Bordeaux were already considered among the best wines in the Bordeaux area.

1898

In 1898, Martin Borderie, wine merchant from Correze region, and great-great-grand-father of Roland Coiffe, acquired Château Bel-Air.

1921

In 1921 was born in Château Bel-Air Jean-Eugène Borie, Roland Coiffe’s grand-father. He devoted his professional life to Bordeaux fine wines by renovating Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, then Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste.

2005

In 2005, Golwinne and Roland Coiffe took over the estate.

2006

In 2006, after renovations, they settled at Bel-Air with their 4 children

2008

In 2008 was created Roland Coiffe & Associés, which distributes wines all around the world and settled its headquarters at the heart of the estate.

2010

Since the 2010 vintage, the wines are 100% distributed by Roland Coiffe & Associés.

2013

Since the 2013 vintage, and after 1 year of works, the property has got a new winery composed of 10 concrete tanks and 4 stainless steel tanks, all thermoregulated.

2017

Since 2017, the wines are certified organic.

2019

In 2019, Golwinne and Roland planted 2,5 more hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The same year the old barrel cellar is subject to an important modernisation and upgrade.