Black and white photo of a forest with tall pine trees under a sky with a few scattered clouds.

Artistic Vision

Trained as an artist, Denise Adams has made winegrowing her life’s work, bringing a creative eye and deep sense of purpose to everything she does. Her commitment to biodynamic farming and traditional winemaking is reflected not only in our wines, but in the thoughtful details that shape our estates, from the architecture and gardens to the label designs. 

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Denise and Stephen Adams and a dog walk between rows of grapevines in a vineyard, with a large building in the background.
A young man and an older woman standing together in front of a wall of stacked logs.

Cultivated Passions

Denise and her late husband, Stephen, married in the Dordogne and honeymooned in Saint-Émilion, sparking a love for Bordeaux’s Right Bank that led them to acquire Château Fonplégade in 2004, Château L’Enclos in 2007, and ADAMVS the following year. Denise has always valued sustainable family farming, and today she shares that stewardship ethos with her grandson, Connor, as he learns the family’s craft.

Eight ADAMVS team members, in aprons, stand in a professional kitchen holding various kitchen tools and bowls of produce.
ADAMVS team members, wearing aprons, cooking together in a kitchen.
ADAMVS team members work together in a large kitchen, cooking.
Two women in aprons pour a colander of blueberries into a large metal pot on a stove.
A person hands a small glass of jam to another, with jars of preserves and a bowl of blueberries on a stainless steel kitchen counter.
Eight team members in aprons holding small jars of Adamvs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Jam.

Human Terroir

Exceptional wine begins with an extraordinary place, but it is brought to life by people. At ADAMVS, our close-knit team shares a deep commitment to the land and to our craft. That connection runs deep, with members of our team who have cared for this property for more than three decades.

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I was so touched by Denise’s vision and her warmth, and I hope she sees how much that vision and warmth are a gift to others.
Julieanna Reeves, Allocation List Member

Led With Intention

ADAMVS, Château Fonplégade, and Château L’Enclos are women-run, shaped by Denise Adams’ vision and the women who lead each estate. That perspective is woven naturally into who we are, from the way we welcome guests to the care and intention behind every detail.

Amy and Denise laughing while looking at each other against a grey paneled wall.
Château Fonplégade with mansard roof and blue shutters, surrounded by vineyards and trees, under a clear blue sky.

Our Sister Properties 

Members of the ADAMVS Allocation List enjoy a connection to our sister estate, Château Fonplégade in Saint-Émilion and Château L’Enclos in Pomerol, with access to its wines and opportunities to experience the estate while visiting Bordeaux.

Our Bordeaux Estates 

An Invitation

ADAMVS Allocations

We invite you to join the ADAMVS allocation list for access to our limited-production wines and Howell Mountain estate. Those on our list are the first to receive new releases, special invitations, and opportunities to experience ADAMVS and our sister estates in Bordeaux. 

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