Domaine Sadon Huguet

When Consulting Becomes Cultivation

In the storied wine land of Bordeaux, Sadon Huguet is a blossoming expression of what happens when years of oenological expertise meet a deep hunger for natural, uncompromising wines. Founded by Bénédicte Laborde (Huguet)and Mathieu Huguet, this project leverages their decades of consulting work to create wines that are raw, articulate—and wholly of their place.

From Consultant to Creator

Mathieu’s background is steeped in science and terroir. He studied plant biology, geology, and later oenology at the University of Bordeaux. Over the years, he consulted for many Bordeaux estates—Grand Puy Ducasse, La Tour Martillac, Fieuzal, Couhins, and more—applying detailed soil and water-profile studies to underpin wine complexity and precision. (His consulting work provided insights into hydric profiles of terroirs and their relationship with fruit expression.)

By around 2019, Bénédicte and Mathieu launched Sadon Huguet as their own wine project, focusing on natural, no-additive winemaking, minimal or no sulfur, and a shift from pure advising to hands-on creation.

Philosophy, Terroir & Practices

Sadon Huguet is driven by a set of convictions: nature, balance, confidence, and identity. The idea is not to control, but to accompany.

Some core practices:

• Biodynamics & regenerative farming — In Mathieu’s work, biodynamic thinking became a turning point after meeting Jacques Fourès in 2012. Since then, the philosophy has guided both his consulting and his own plots.

• Vineyard plots — The vineyards are located in Bordeaux / Entre-Deux-Mers, on argilo-calcaire soils typical of that region.

• No or minimal inputs in the cellar — Sadon Huguet emphasizes “natural oenology”: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, low or zero sulfur addition, avoidance of additives and heavy manipulation.

• Expression over power — The aim is to let the vineyard personality, microclimate, and vintage speak—not mask them with strong oak, high extraction, or excessive dosage.

Wines & Signature Profiles

Sadon Huguet’s wines span reds, whites, and even pétillant styles, each reflecting the terroir, vintage, and touch of the winemaker.

• Reds — Built from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wines are crafted to be juicy, fresh, and delicate, steering away from Bordeaux’s more muscular traditions. The maceration is long but handled with care, seeking finesse over brute extraction.

• Whites — A more confidential line, often vinified without sulfur, with tension and brightness—transparent to soil and environment.

• “Expression” series — These are cuvées that reference particular soils (e.g. “Argile,” “Calcaire,” “Galets Roulés”) and aim to make the site’s character legible in the glass.

• Other styles — They also explore pétillant naturals and experimental blends in limited volume.