The Grand Cru insider tip at Vinexpo.
In 1923, the engineer Louis Le Marié discovered water in the Abatilles region while searching for oil, which was officially confirmed two years later by the French Academy of Medicine and the state itself, whereupon the ABATILLES Spa Company was founded.
Since then, 70,000 liters of spring water have been bubbling up every hour, shooting 8 meters into the air. This makes this spring one of the top ten in France. This pressure makes it possible to feed the water directly into the bottling plant and preserve its natural properties.
Due to its Breton origin, the engineer named his spring "Sainte-Anne" after the patron saint of Brittany.
The source:
The ABATILLES spring is located in the south-west of France in the Bordeaux region near the Bay of Arcachon, surrounded by beautiful landscapes with the sea, pine forest, miles of sandy beaches, oyster beds and the highest dunes in Europe. Its natural mineral water has been extracted from a depth of 472m for almost a century.
Arcachon is cut off from the industrial life of the world. The spring is located behind vast agricultural areas at the mouth of the Garonne and Gironde rivers. This water is also drunk by the vines of today's most highly decorated wines in the world, those of the Châteaux des Bordelais, which have been classified for centuries.
The geographical location, the depth of the aquifer and the many geological layers of sand, limestone and clay through which the water flows naturally filter out all excess water. ABATILLES therefore has a very low dry residue of 354 mg/l (TDS, or total dissolved solids), which gives it its unique characteristics and exquisite taste.
ABATILLES, with its natural qualities and purity, is not subjected to any treatment or processing before bottling.
ABATILLES means something special and enduring to the people of the Gironde region. It is the premium water from the Arcachon basin with its open spaces and fresh air. It tastes of well-being, purity and health.
The water:
Light and naturally pure. Due to its protected environment and the depth of the aquifer, which is unique in France, ABATILLES is one of the few French waters that is absolutely low in salt and has a nitrate content of zero.
ABATILLES' overall appearance makes it an excellent choice for wine and food connoisseurs. The still and sparkling versions in the large Bordeaux wine bottle are designed for the pleasure table, attract attention and are a great favorite in restaurants and for special occasions.
What water could go better with a Bordeaux than this one. Soft and neutral, or exquisitely sparkling, it enhances the flavor of your dishes and wines. It is a favorite among wine connoisseurs and gourmets. All Bordeaux travelers love it with wine, on the beach of the Bay of Biscay, in Arcachon - the St. Tropez of the French Atlantic.
ABATILLES is now available in many top French hotels and fine restaurants.
The awards:
ABATILLES has been named the official water of "Vinexpo" several times in a row, gaining international recognition.
The luxury water was awarded bronze at the "taste awards" of the international "Fine Water Society" in Guangzhou in 2017 and 2018.
In just a few years, premium water has established itself as an indispensable component of gastronomic cuisine.
Sustainability:
ABATILLES has an identity that is closely linked to its region and defined by its relationship with the people. This philosophy is also expressed in the guidelines for the procurement of raw materials and the distribution of products. ABATILLES strives to reduce the C02 generated by its transportation activities.
