The story of Bouchon begins with the adventurous dream of a young Frenchman nearly a century and a half ago. Emile Bouchon left his family’s small vineyard in Arveyres, near Bordeaux, France, to set sail for Chile in the spring of 1887.
Emile had been hired as a winemaking consultant, and after many years of hard work, he managed to acquire an old winery in the Colchagua Valley, transforming it into one of the most renowned vineyards of the era—a tradition that would be carried on by his sons Antonio and Abel.
Upon returning from Bordeaux, France, where he studied oenology, Julio Bouchon S. decided to seek out a new terroir to continue the Bouchon winemaking project.
This is how Emile’s grandson fell in love with the granite soils of the dry interior of the Maule Valley, acquiring the Mingre estate in 1977—a remote property featuring old dry-farmed vineyards, along with a winery comprising cement tanks and simple adobe structures, some dating back to the mid-19th century.
The integration of Viña Bouchon into the Undurraga Wine Group in 2024 marks a phase of growth and international visibility for this heritage winery. Becoming part of a group with a global reach has allowed Viña Bouchon to access new markets, strengthen its distribution, and optimize logistical and commercial resources. This synergy has enabled the winery to highlight its history, traditions, and sustainable winemaking practices, emphasizing its authenticity and quality.