The Pabus Team
CHâteau pabus
The Swan Symbolises the Team’s Values
There has always been a swan on the small lake at Pabus. It doesn’t take long to understand the marvelous magic of this majestic bird and the landscape. Its light, profusion and reconciliation with nature.
“discretion, balance, nobility and a drive to conquer”
In fact, the swan symbolises Château Pabus and the team’s values: discretion, balance, nobility, elegance and a drive to conquer…
We take special care to call attention to the people who create the wine, insisting that in any piece of work, the style is always set by people.
Michel Rolland
Michel Rolland, recognised as one of the best oenologist on the planet, is devoted to the success of Château Pabus. For many years, he has assisted the team throughout the wine making process.
“You only have to taste the very latest vintages to be convinced of the improvement in quality. The 2015 is particularly remarkable. Wine always results from complicity between a winegrower and a consultant.“
Mikaël Laizet
Mikaël Laizet, oenologist, has been a permanent member of Michel Rolland’s laboratory since 2000 and dedicated to the success of Château Pabus.
In 2020, he became majority shareholder of the laboratory “Rolland & Associates” together with two other team members, assuring the continuity of the laboratory and continued support to Château Pabus.
“Mikaël Laizet was born on 8th May 1973 in Bègles, near Bordeaux. He is the son, grandson and great grandson of farmers and winegrowers.
Until 2014, he owned a small plot of vines in the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation area, within the Cadaujac village boundaries on the family estate, Domaine de Marteau.
Since he was a small child he has always been exposed to all the operations involved in cultivating vines. After studying for a science degree in Population Biology, he was awarded the National Diploma of Oenology in 1998 in Bordeaux.
Mikaël Laizet intervened as an oenologist for many chateaux in Bordeaux, the Loire valley and across the world (Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Armenia).”
Guy Pourgaton, Martial Rousset and Thomas Hervé
Guy, Martial and Thomas make sure that all operations are executed meticulously.
These three men are the core of the operational team at Château Pabus.
Guy Pourgaton is Maître Viticulteur, responsible for the management of the vineyard.
Marial Rousset is Maître de Chait, responsible for the winemaking process.
Thomas Hervé is the youngest member of the core team, providing support in both the vineyard and the chai.
