Our History
Remember where you come from to imagine where you're going
One of the greatest assets of Famille ICARD vineyards is its history, characterized by centuries of winemaking practices. Owned by the family since 1790, its members now wish to desacralize the world of wine by offering modern products.
1788/1790
Boutet family, the ancestors
The first owners of the estate appear in a notarial deed. The Boutet family settled in the commune of Saint-Félix, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, as shown on the Napoleonic cadastre extract of 1829.
1802
Jean Boutet,
the estate's founder
Between 1802 and 1855, the estate was extended by Jean BOUTET.
His daughter Anne married Jean SERIZIER in 1832, who later became mayor of Saint-Félix.
1855
The Boutet-Serizier family
settles in Jardinet
1875
Acquisition of the
Bel-Air
1891
Wedding Thérèze Guitard-André Icard
Thérèse Guitard, daughter of Anne Pauline and Eugène, marries André Icard, heir to a local line of lawyers.
The couple continued to run the estate, ensuring a successful handover between the 19th and 20th centuries.
1920
Henry Icard, the heir
1971
Jacques and Pierre Icard
modernize the estate
1986
Jean-Christophe Icard breathes new life into the estate
Jean-Christophe ICARD, Pierre’s son, took over at the age of 23. Following in the footsteps of his 19th-century ancestor, Jean Boutet, he set about building up a flourishing estate, Château de l’Orangerie*, which he managed with serenity and dynamism.
* refers to a room in the house where orange trees used to be protected from frost in winter.
2010
Purchase of Château de La Sablière-Fongrave: the vineyard expands
Acquisition of Château de la Sablière Fongrave from the Perromat family, in the commune of Gornac, 5 kilometers from Château de l’Orangerie.
2017
Renovation of the Moulin de
Bel-Air
As part of the family’s heritage program, the Bel Air mill was restored in spring 2017, returning it to its former splendor.
2019
Mathias Icard brings
youth and dynamism!
With a wealth of experience in the international wine trade, Mathias ICARD, son of Jean-Christophe, joins the Vignobles ICARD team. In turn, it breathes new life into the challenges ahead.
2020
Purchase of Château Gandoy-Perrinat: opening up to the future
Acquisition of Château Gandoy-Perrinat,
one of the region’s flagship wineries, in the commune of Sauveterre-de-Guyenne,
5 kilometers from Château de L’Orangerie.
2021
Inauguration
new offices
A new era begins with the construction of new offices with contemporary architecture, reflecting the values of Famille ICARD.
2022
A new identity: Famille ICARD
New “ICARD Family” brand image, to unite all areas and prepare for the future while demonstrating the spirit of transmission.
