Historic Château With Vineyard And Tennis Court Near Saint-Émilion

About the Property

A historic château built in 1453, this exceptional estate spans 112 hectares of vineyards, meadows, and woodland, nestled between Castillon-la-Bataille and Saint-Émilion, France. The property, listed as a historic monument since 1996, showcases 15th-century architecture with steeply pitched roofs and three corner towers, one of which houses a chapel. The estate is located less than an hour from Bordeaux, offering a unique blend of history and modernity. The main body of the château comprises 30 rooms distributed across three floors, featuring an inverted ship’s hull-shaped roof structure and a grand spiral staircase. The ground floor is organized around two drawing rooms, a library, and a large dining room, while the first floor accommodates eight bedrooms. The main courtyard opens onto the outbuildings, which include a former wine cellar, a swimming pool with a pool house, and a tennis court. A detached house further enhances the estate's offerings, all set within a preserved environment surrounded by vineyards and forests. The estate also boasts a renowned 24-hectare vineyard situated on clay-limestone soils, ideal for producing characterful wines. The vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, benefiting from an optimal planting density and an average vine age of 30 years. The winery, dating from 1863, is organized for gravity-fed processing and features temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, supporting sustainable viticulture practices. Location: - Less than 1 hour from Bordeaux - 1½ hours from Arcachon Price: €4,650,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by LMV Immobilier.