A medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century, with a historical wine estate, near Bordeaux, in a village in the CĂ´tes de Bourg sector - ref 849362
A medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century, with a historical wine estate, near Bordeaux, in a village in the CĂ´tes de Bourg sector.
This vast Nouvelle Aquitaine region wine-making property stands in a village typical of the Gironde area countryside, 50 minutes from the centre of Bordeaux, one hour from its airport and in the heart of the CĂ´tes de Bourg PDO vineyards. The estate spreads out over approximately 33 hectares, of which almost 13.90 hectares are made up of vines planted in gravelly-clay soils renowned for their quality. This sector, which is often nicknamed 'Little Switzerland of Gironde' due to its wooded slopes and sweeping views, is steeped in very ancient vine-growing tradition. The first vines were planted here in Roman times, taking advantage of the privileged aspect of the slopes and the influence on the local climate of the Gironde estuary, both of which are the source of the CĂ´tes de Bourg wines' unique and distinctive character.
The village is emblematic of the Gironde area's rural municipalities, combining remarkable architectural heritage with vineyard landscapes made up of gentle slopes and lush, green terraces. At its centre, its church is listed as a historical monument. Essential shops and services can be found less than 10 minutes away by car, in the village itself as well as in the towns of Blaye and Bourg.
The property is dominated by the chateau, which is the main building on the estate and which stands out thanks to its emblematic tower. It is accompanied by several houses, which are conducive to a wide variety of uses and suitable for residential or hospitality projects. The estate also boasts comprehensive infrastructures, with a winery, blending cellar, a vat house equipped with concrete vats, a barrel cellar and storage cellars. Agricultural buildings, warehouses and workshops complete this coherent property, enabling immediate transmission of wine-making activity.
The thriving and well-maintained vineyard has been recently replanted and boasts a terroir conducive to environmentally friendly wine-making. The entire estate has plenty of wine tourism potential, in a peaceful and lush setting, ideal for developing accommodation solutions, tasting facilities or zones dedicated to the Bordeaux lifestyle.
The chateauIt was originally erected between the 12th and 13th centuries, in the form of a medieval manor flanked by a crenelated tower, but was rebuilt after the French Revolution, then transformed during the 19th century. Several remarkable remains pay witness to its age, including a still visible 13th-century mullion window. The chateau, which is in need of renovation, dominates the rest of the property and boasts a surface of around 630 m². The tower, whose roof frame and slate tiles were renovated between 2005 and 2010, forms the emblematic feature of the chateau's silhouette. The interior is made up of vast rooms on the ground floor and large, partially open plan spaces on the upper floors. The general layout is conducive to a wide range of conversion possibilities, for bespoke renovation of each level. If required, plans drawn up by an architectural firm can be made available.
The ground floor
A solid wood door opening onto the patio to the northwest leads into the entrance and then a hallway. The floor is paved with stone slabs, while the walls boast exposed stonework. The upper floors can be reached from here via a stone staircase, under which there is a storage cupboard. A more than 40-m² dining room opens onto a patio to the southwest via French windows and is also bathed in light through two windows on the opposite wall, while a marble fireplace provides structure to the room. It stands next to a period, approximately 26-m² kitchen with exposed beams and a marble fireplace. Following on, a small, around 28-m² lounge opens onto the southwest ...
