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of charming local markets where you can savour the best of the Aquitaine region’s unique products: caviar, oysters, lamprey eels, codfish, foie gras, porcini mushrooms, duck, white asparagus, strawberries, etc.
Meals that are bonafide gastronomic itineraries will lead you on a discovery of Bordeaux’s best wines; unexpected combinations of wines and mouth-watering dishes will delight you.
Our cooking workshops, in Bordeaux or at a château, will turn you into a top notch cook with skills that will impress your friends the next time you invite them to dinner thanks to our notebook of magical recipes obtained from numerous French chefs.
We’ll take you inside the kitchens of Michelin star chefs...
Meals that are bonafide gastronomic itineraries will lead you on a discovery of Bordeaux’s best wines; unexpected combinations of wines and mouth-watering dishes will delight you.
Our cooking workshops, in Bordeaux or at a château, will turn you into a top notch cook with skills that will impress your friends the next time you invite them to dinner thanks to our notebook of magical recipes obtained from numerous French chefs.
We’ll take you inside the kitchens of Michelin star chefs...
Discover their world and some of their secrets, try their recipes, and why not learn a little more about these great creators and their ten commandments.
From Bordeaux to the Spanish Basque country, the most discerning epicureans will have plenty of choices to please their taste buds.
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Retour au Sources – Nicolas Masse's cuisine
A superb book of recipes but also a stroll in the different spots which create the ambiance and celebrate French Art de Vivre at Les Sources de Caudalie : first the wine estate and second the mansions of the hotel.
Nicolas Masse’s cooking illustrates perfectly the same values of authenticity, well being and sharing.
A creative cooking following the rhythm of seasons, anchored on the vineyard environment, that we invite you to discover during the harvest season over a week end “Wine, Spa and Gastronomy” or during you next meeting to be held amidst the vineyard “Wine, Sport & Gastronomy”
Nicolas Masse’s cooking illustrates perfectly the same values of authenticity, well being and sharing.
A creative cooking following the rhythm of seasons, anchored on the vineyard environment, that we invite you to discover during the harvest season over a week end “Wine, Spa and Gastronomy” or during you next meeting to be held amidst the vineyard “Wine, Sport & Gastronomy”
The friendly professional relationship that our team maintains with professional winemakers and the various tourism personnel in their region allows them to provide you with personalized attention so that you experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures
Get ready to taste and learn!
Château Gazin formerly belonged to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem (the Order of Malta) and is one of the largest estates in its appellation. The vineyard is in a single block on the upper part of the famous Pomerol plateau.
Gazin is currently owned by the Bailliencourt family. Descended from the Lords of Landas, the Bailliencourt dit Courcol family is one of the oldest in the province of Artois. The name Courcol (meaning "short collar") was given to an ancestor by the King of France in 1214 due to his bravery in time of war. Louis Soualle, the great-grandfather of the present owners, acquired Château Gazin in the early 20th century and the estate continues to be carefully managed by his descendants.
The grapes are fermented in concrete vats and malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, after which the wine is also aged in oak. It is then fined with egg whites and, if need be, lightly filtered before bottling at the château.
Annual production (80% exported) can attain up to 100,000 bottles (including 30,000 for the second wine).
Château Gazin belongs to the Académie du Vin de Bordeaux and the Académie du Vin de France.
Clos La Madeleine and Château Magnan La Gaffelière are both quite old -
the former existed already in 1841 and there are written documents about the latter dating back to 1777.
The vineyard is located 30 kilometers north-east of Bordeaux on the right bank of the mighty Gironde river in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and Saint-Emilion appellations. Main grape variety: merlot with cabernet franc.
Vines were first grown in Saint-Émilion on the Pavie slope in the 4th century. The name comes from small vine peaches, called "pavies" that once grew there. A winegrowing estate was painstakingly consolidated there, plot by plot, under the name of Château Pavie. It was included among the Premier Grand Cru Classés in the first classification of Saint-Émilion wines.
Today, this vineyard in a single block on Saint-Émilion's southern slope is one of the largest of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés. The terroir is on three different levels (slightly gravelly soil at the foot of the slope, clay-limestone soil on the middle of the slope, and limestone soil on the plateau). The estate took a giant leap forward in terms of quality with the arrival of Chantal and Gérard Perse in March 1998.
Enhanced by low yields (30 hectolitres per hectare) and the separate fermentation of grapes from each individual plot in temperature-controlled oak vats, the blend from the varied terroirs is a unique wine of immense complexity. Its marvellous structure and elegance benefit from an ageing cellar that is probably the most audacious and modern in Bordeaux, featuring large stone archways and a monumental fresco by Michel Pourteyron entitiled Grappe Symphonie.
The quality of local produce and the influence of exotic Mediterranean flavours inspire him to create incredible dishes such as “roasted scampi with a sushi of crunchy vegetables and anchovy ice cream” or the “crépinette of pigs feet and squid spiced with sweet pequillos peppers served in their juices with slices of chorizo sausage”.
Aficionados and gastronomes from around the world meet at Le Pressoir d’Argent restaurant where one of the finest dining establishments and the Chef’s culinary experience enchante the most discriminating palates.
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Relais Franc Mayne
How interesting spending a holiday in the middle of a Classified Great Growth vineyard! The Relais de Franc Mayne invites you to discover the pleasures of Château life…
9 fabulously decorated rooms where the charm of civilization, comfort and the latest technology (Air conditioning, satellite flat screen TV, high-speed Wifi, iPod dock) will win you over…
Each room is personalized: Indian Fusion, Pop Art, British Landscape…
You’ll be invited to visit the estate: a magnificent vineyard, a 16th century postal relay station and 5 acres of rock quarries where a dedicated team ensures the wine-making process.
9 fabulously decorated rooms where the charm of civilization, comfort and the latest technology (Air conditioning, satellite flat screen TV, high-speed Wifi, iPod dock) will win you over…
Each room is personalized: Indian Fusion, Pop Art, British Landscape…
You’ll be invited to visit the estate: a magnificent vineyard, a 16th century postal relay station and 5 acres of rock quarries where a dedicated team ensures the wine-making process.
Hostellerie de Plaisance
Saint-Emilion is a name that arouses excitement in all those who appreciate winearound the world. The village itself is a gem and one of the most delightful spots in France.
Chantal and Gérard Perse will welcome you in an ambience where the classic splendour allows itself a few little moments of extravagance in a décor signed by the “Master” Alberto Pinto.
It’s the epitome of sophistication. And the cuisine of Philippe Etchebest, awarded as “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” (best craftsman in France), is in complete harmony with the setting. Last, but definitely not least, the pleasure of the wine served is beyond compare...
Château Franc Mayne
One reaches Château Franc Mayne by going along a long drive with Merlot vines on either side. Located on the Côte de Franc, which gave its name to the estate, part of the vineyard is steep and part is on the limestone plateau. The topsoil consists of a thin layer of clay with limestone outcrops. Traces of an ancient Gallo-Roman road run alongside the property and a former coaching inn bears witness to the steady flow of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
The owners felt that the grapes needed a worthy architectural and technological showcase so they built a new vat room (with small stainless steel and oak vats to ferment fruit from each plot separately) as well as a new first year cellar in 2005. The wines finish ageing in former underground quarries. These magical cellars, spread out over more than two hectares, are visited by thousands of wine enthusiasts every year.
The château also features a 12-room boutique hotel and a natural swimming pool. Franc Mayne epitomises everything that has made Saint-Émilion world-famous!
The owners felt that the grapes needed a worthy architectural and technological showcase so they built a new vat room (with small stainless steel and oak vats to ferment fruit from each plot separately) as well as a new first year cellar in 2005. The wines finish ageing in former underground quarries. These magical cellars, spread out over more than two hectares, are visited by thousands of wine enthusiasts every year.
The château also features a 12-room boutique hotel and a natural swimming pool. Franc Mayne epitomises everything that has made Saint-Émilion world-famous!
Château Dassault
Château Dassault was born thanks to the determination of the famous aeronautical engineer Marcel Dassault. He acquired Château Couperie in Saint-Émilion in 1955 "on a calculated impulse" as he liked to say. Château Couperie was initially created in 1862 by Victor Beylot.
Marcel Dassault rechristened the estate Château Dassault. He introduced the finest winemaking equipment and gradually improved quality over the years. In 1969, Château Dassault was promoted to Grand Cru Classé status. The winemaking team who have worked tirelessly alongside three generations of the Dassault family deserve to be congratulated for making Château Dassault one of the jewels of the Saint-Emilion appellation.
Today, Laurent Dassault is in charge of the estate. Together with Laurence Brun, he oversees the estate's ongoing commitment to quality. Laurent Dassault enjoys welcoming wine professionals to his château and for the past several several years his Déjeuner sur l’Herbe ("Luncheon on the Grass") is a major event for friends and enthusiasts of Château Dassault.
Marcel Dassault rechristened the estate Château Dassault. He introduced the finest winemaking equipment and gradually improved quality over the years. In 1969, Château Dassault was promoted to Grand Cru Classé status. The winemaking team who have worked tirelessly alongside three generations of the Dassault family deserve to be congratulated for making Château Dassault one of the jewels of the Saint-Emilion appellation.
Today, Laurent Dassault is in charge of the estate. Together with Laurence Brun, he oversees the estate's ongoing commitment to quality. Laurent Dassault enjoys welcoming wine professionals to his château and for the past several several years his Déjeuner sur l’Herbe ("Luncheon on the Grass") is a major event for friends and enthusiasts of Château Dassault.
Château Canon la Gaffelière
Located on the famous slope (and the foot of the slope) south of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, Château Canon La Gaffelière has belonged to the Counts von Neipperg since 1971. The terroir consists of clay-limestone and clay-sand soil that is particularly efficient at capturing and retaining heat. The choice of grape varieties is rather atypical for the appellation in light of the soil: almost a perfect 50/50 divide between Merlot and Cabernet.
Thanks to the intrinsic balance between the natural parameters, enhanced by a deep respect for the environment, Château Canon La Gaffelière produces elegant wines year in and year out. Remarkably well-structured and complex, Canon La Gaffelière is pure and unfailingly elegant, reflecting the uncompromising way in which it is made.
Representing some eight centuries of family winegrowing tradition, Count Stephan von Neipperg has succeeded in placing Château Canon La Gaffelière among the top Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Émilion thanks to a winegrowing philosophy that gives priority not only to quality, but also respect for the environment.
Thanks to the intrinsic balance between the natural parameters, enhanced by a deep respect for the environment, Château Canon La Gaffelière produces elegant wines year in and year out. Remarkably well-structured and complex, Canon La Gaffelière is pure and unfailingly elegant, reflecting the uncompromising way in which it is made.
Representing some eight centuries of family winegrowing tradition, Count Stephan von Neipperg has succeeded in placing Château Canon La Gaffelière among the top Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Émilion thanks to a winegrowing philosophy that gives priority not only to quality, but also respect for the environment.
Château Angélus
Located less than a kilometre from the steeple of the church in Saint-Émilion, on the famous pied de côte (or "foot of the slope") with south-facing sun exposure, Château Angélus reflects the winemaking passion of eight generations of the de Boüard de Laforest family.
The property takes its name from a plot of very old vines from which vineyard workers could hear the Angelus ringing simultaneously in three different churches. This three-hectare plot was acquired in the early 20th century by Maurice de Boüard de Laforest. The original small vineyard holding was gradually expanded by his sons, Jacques and Christian, who bought several contiguous plots to form a superb estate in the 1960s that is currently managed by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and his cousin, Jean-Bernard Grenié.
Promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé status, and recognized around the world as one of the jewels of Saint-Émilion, Château Angélus' success is due to the dedication of a family to their terroir.
The property takes its name from a plot of very old vines from which vineyard workers could hear the Angelus ringing simultaneously in three different churches. This three-hectare plot was acquired in the early 20th century by Maurice de Boüard de Laforest. The original small vineyard holding was gradually expanded by his sons, Jacques and Christian, who bought several contiguous plots to form a superb estate in the 1960s that is currently managed by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and his cousin, Jean-Bernard Grenié.
Promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé status, and recognized around the world as one of the jewels of Saint-Émilion, Château Angélus' success is due to the dedication of a family to their terroir.
Château La Gaffelière
Vines have been grown at Château La Gaffelière since the Gallo-Roman period, as proved by the remains of a villa discovered on the property in 1969 by Count Léo de Malet Roquefort. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but the poet Ausone is known to have had a vineyard in this area at about the same time the villa was built, in the 4th century AD. A recent study by the National Centre for Scientific Research showed that the villa definitely produced wine. It had more than ten rooms decorated with multi-coloured mosaics and the owner was clearly prosperous. The location is still called Le Palat, meaning "the Palace".
The unbroken presence of the Malet Roqueforts at La Gaffelière for some four centuries makes them the oldest winegrowing family in Saint-Émilion. This confers a unique status to Count Léo de Malet Roquefort, the current owner. He focuses his passion and considerable experience on his vineyard in order to perpetuate the traditions that have earned La Gaffelière a fine reputation in France and around the world.
The Malet Roquefort family's very identity, as well as their future, is devoted to the art of making unforgettable wines.
The unbroken presence of the Malet Roqueforts at La Gaffelière for some four centuries makes them the oldest winegrowing family in Saint-Émilion. This confers a unique status to Count Léo de Malet Roquefort, the current owner. He focuses his passion and considerable experience on his vineyard in order to perpetuate the traditions that have earned La Gaffelière a fine reputation in France and around the world.
The Malet Roquefort family's very identity, as well as their future, is devoted to the art of making unforgettable wines.
Clos Fourtet
Clos Fourtet owes its initial reputation to the Rulleau and Carles families, Lords of Figeac. In the 18th century, they were the first to make the most of this land with only a thin layer of arable soil, but blessed with outstanding natural drainage. Clos Fourtet has abundantly proved its standing as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, helped in this respect by hard work and major investments by the Cuvelier family, owners since 2001.
Located atop the limestone plateau famous for producing some of the greatest wines in Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet has one of the appellation's best and most famous terroirs.
The vineyard is in a single block surrounding a country house dating from just before the French Revolution. Clos Fourtet is a stone's throw from the medieval village and the wine ages in impressive underground quarries.
Winemaking is very traditional, but complemented by the most up-to-date techniques. In keeping with Clos Fourtet's inherently strong personality, it is aged entirely in new oak barrels. The wine is extremely elegant, with incomparable minerality and freshness.
Located atop the limestone plateau famous for producing some of the greatest wines in Saint-Émilion, Clos Fourtet has one of the appellation's best and most famous terroirs.
The vineyard is in a single block surrounding a country house dating from just before the French Revolution. Clos Fourtet is a stone's throw from the medieval village and the wine ages in impressive underground quarries.
Winemaking is very traditional, but complemented by the most up-to-date techniques. In keeping with Clos Fourtet's inherently strong personality, it is aged entirely in new oak barrels. The wine is extremely elegant, with incomparable minerality and freshness.
Château Gazin
Gazin is currently owned by the Bailliencourt family. Descended from the Lords of Landas, the Bailliencourt dit Courcol family is one of the oldest in the province of Artois. The name Courcol (meaning "short collar") was given to an ancestor by the King of France in 1214 due to his bravery in time of war. Louis Soualle, the great-grandfather of the present owners, acquired Château Gazin in the early 20th century and the estate continues to be carefully managed by his descendants.
The grapes are fermented in concrete vats and malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, after which the wine is also aged in oak. It is then fined with egg whites and, if need be, lightly filtered before bottling at the château.
Annual production (80% exported) can attain up to 100,000 bottles (including 30,000 for the second wine).
Château Gazin belongs to the Académie du Vin de Bordeaux and the Académie du Vin de France.
Château Beau Séjour Bécot
Located immediately west of the magical town of Saint-Émilion on the Saint-Martin de Mazerat limestone plateau, Beau-Séjour Bécot is in the heart of the appellation. The estate has been devoted to winemaking since the Gallo-Roman period. In 1787, General Jacques de Carles, wishing to commemorate for all time the pleasure that he enjoyed staying there, named the estate "Beau-Séjour" (meaning "lovely stay").
In 1969, Michel Bécot acquired the château and brought the area under vine up to 18.50 hectares thanks to the purchase of neighbouring vineyard plots with the same terroir. He also turned seven hectares of former underground limestone quarries into a storage cellar where tens of thousands of bottles age under ideal conditions. His work in improving and embellishing the estate went on until his retirement in 1985.
His two sons, Gérard and Dominique, have followed in their father's footsteps while introducing numerous technical innovations to both the cellars and the vineyard. Only the ripest, healthiest grapes are now harvested, and then sorted one by one. Gérard's daughter, Juliette, started working at the château in 2001 in order to market wines from the family estate.
In 1969, Michel Bécot acquired the château and brought the area under vine up to 18.50 hectares thanks to the purchase of neighbouring vineyard plots with the same terroir. He also turned seven hectares of former underground limestone quarries into a storage cellar where tens of thousands of bottles age under ideal conditions. His work in improving and embellishing the estate went on until his retirement in 1985.
His two sons, Gérard and Dominique, have followed in their father's footsteps while introducing numerous technical innovations to both the cellars and the vineyard. Only the ripest, healthiest grapes are now harvested, and then sorted one by one. Gérard's daughter, Juliette, started working at the château in 2001 in order to market wines from the family estate.
Château Figeac
Figeac is a very ancient estate. Its history can be dated back to the Gallo-Roman period, during the 2nd century AD, when the Figeacus family gave their name to the "villa" the built on this location.
Château Figeac has belonged to the family of the present owners since 1892. Thierry Manoncourt, later assisted by his wife, Marie-France, began restructuring the vineyard in 1947 in order to make Figeac one of the greatest wines of Bordeaux. Perpetuating the family tradition, his daughter, Laure, and son-in-law, Count Éric d’Aramon, have since taken over managing the estate.
Figeac has an outstanding terroir consisting of three gravelly rises. In keeping with the nature of this soil, Figeac is the Right Bank estate with the highest percentage of Cabernet. This atypical combination accounts for wines that are elegant, long-lived, and extremely well-reputed.
Château Figeac has belonged to the family of the present owners since 1892. Thierry Manoncourt, later assisted by his wife, Marie-France, began restructuring the vineyard in 1947 in order to make Figeac one of the greatest wines of Bordeaux. Perpetuating the family tradition, his daughter, Laure, and son-in-law, Count Éric d’Aramon, have since taken over managing the estate.
Figeac has an outstanding terroir consisting of three gravelly rises. In keeping with the nature of this soil, Figeac is the Right Bank estate with the highest percentage of Cabernet. This atypical combination accounts for wines that are elegant, long-lived, and extremely well-reputed.
Château Larmande
Located 1,200 metres from the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, Château Larmande is one of the oldest estates in the appellation. The local archives contain references going as far back as 1585.
Larmande now has a very modern cellar with small vats making it possible to fine-tune winemaking by fermenting grapes on a plot-by-plot basis.
Thanks to a subtle combination of age-old methods and state-of-the-art technology, Larmande makes superb wine in every vintage.
Gentle, traditional-style fermentation retains fresh, fruity aromas and leads to round, attractive wines that reflect the finesse of the terroir.
Larmande is particularly well-balanced, delicate wine, with a great deal of elegance.
Larmande now has a very modern cellar with small vats making it possible to fine-tune winemaking by fermenting grapes on a plot-by-plot basis.
Thanks to a subtle combination of age-old methods and state-of-the-art technology, Larmande makes superb wine in every vintage.
Gentle, traditional-style fermentation retains fresh, fruity aromas and leads to round, attractive wines that reflect the finesse of the terroir.
Larmande is particularly well-balanced, delicate wine, with a great deal of elegance.
Château Soutard
A Saint-Emilion “Grand Cru Classé” (Great Growth), Château Soutard is one of the oldest wineries in the area.
The vineyards stretch out over nearly fifty acres located on the appellation’s limestone plateau. The grapes are harvested by hand and are carefully sorted.
The vinifications, generally quite long, are done seperately depending on the soil, the vine and its characteristics. Barrels of various origins are used for the ageing process to carry out blending before bottling the wine. The wine is neither filtered nor matted so that it will improve with age.
The vineyards stretch out over nearly fifty acres located on the appellation’s limestone plateau. The grapes are harvested by hand and are carefully sorted.
The vinifications, generally quite long, are done seperately depending on the soil, the vine and its characteristics. Barrels of various origins are used for the ageing process to carry out blending before bottling the wine. The wine is neither filtered nor matted so that it will improve with age.
Château Laniote
It has an enviable rank in the 2008 classification. A lovely winery located on 12 acres of one single plot at the top of Saint-Émilion’s clay and limestone plateau (70 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet franc, 10 % Cabernet-Sauvignon).
Charmed by this Saint-Émilion GCC 2005, well fermented for 12 months (20 to 40% new barrels), colourful with substance, smoky aromas and cherry on the nose, rich and plump, all with fragrant nuances, very well structured, lovely balance on the palate, and heavy flavourful tannins.
The 2003 vintage is quite full-bodied with very ripe red fruit aromas, some hidden oak notes, great ageing capacity, and lovely elegant concentration.
An excellent 2002 vintage - plump on the palate, ruby red in colour, a focused nose (violets and black currants), tannins that are dissolved yet present, persistent at the finish.
Charmed by this Saint-Émilion GCC 2005, well fermented for 12 months (20 to 40% new barrels), colourful with substance, smoky aromas and cherry on the nose, rich and plump, all with fragrant nuances, very well structured, lovely balance on the palate, and heavy flavourful tannins.
The 2003 vintage is quite full-bodied with very ripe red fruit aromas, some hidden oak notes, great ageing capacity, and lovely elegant concentration.
An excellent 2002 vintage - plump on the palate, ruby red in colour, a focused nose (violets and black currants), tannins that are dissolved yet present, persistent at the finish.
Château Clos la Madeleine
Taken over in 1992 by a small handful of passionate wine lovers, this family group of chateaux (Clos La Madeleine, Châteaux Magnan La Gaffelière and La Tandonne) has benefited from ongoing modernization that has always respected tradition.
Clos La Madeleine and Château Magnan La Gaffelière are both quite old -
the former existed already in 1841 and there are written documents about the latter dating back to 1777.
The vineyard is located 30 kilometers north-east of Bordeaux on the right bank of the mighty Gironde river in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and Saint-Emilion appellations. Main grape variety: merlot with cabernet franc.
These three wines come from different “terroirs” which together total 14 hectares (nearly 35 acres) of grapevines:
- Clos La Madeleine with its 2.5 hectares (6 acres), its vathouse, cellar and quarries, located next to the town of Saint-Emilion right in the middle of the southern slopes between châteaux Magdelaine and Bel Air
- Château Magnan La Gaffelière: 10.5 hectares (26 acres) of grapevines with its own cellar and vathouse
- Château La Tandonne: 1 hectare (2 1/2 acres) of grapevines growing in the plain.
- Clos La Madeleine with its 2.5 hectares (6 acres), its vathouse, cellar and quarries, located next to the town of Saint-Emilion right in the middle of the southern slopes between châteaux Magdelaine and Bel Air
- Château Magnan La Gaffelière: 10.5 hectares (26 acres) of grapevines with its own cellar and vathouse
- Château La Tandonne: 1 hectare (2 1/2 acres) of grapevines growing in the plain.
Château Pavie
Today, this vineyard in a single block on Saint-Émilion's southern slope is one of the largest of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés. The terroir is on three different levels (slightly gravelly soil at the foot of the slope, clay-limestone soil on the middle of the slope, and limestone soil on the plateau). The estate took a giant leap forward in terms of quality with the arrival of Chantal and Gérard Perse in March 1998.
Enhanced by low yields (30 hectolitres per hectare) and the separate fermentation of grapes from each individual plot in temperature-controlled oak vats, the blend from the varied terroirs is a unique wine of immense complexity. Its marvellous structure and elegance benefit from an ageing cellar that is probably the most audacious and modern in Bordeaux, featuring large stone archways and a monumental fresco by Michel Pourteyron entitiled Grappe Symphonie.
Château Troplong-Mondot
Domaine de Mondot belonged to Father de Sèze, who had the present-day château built in 1745. Under his management, the wine of Mondot became one of the most sought-after in Saint-Émilion.
Very much taken by the estate, Raymond Troplong purchased it in 1850 and constituted the vineyard as we know it today. Troplong was a French peer, famous lawyer, lover of art and literature, close friend of Théophile Gautier, and President of the French Senate from 1852 until his death in 1869. He succeeded in making the most of Mondot's fine terroir to produce superb wine that the 1868 edition of the famous Cocks and Féret (the "Bordeaux Bible") rated second best in Saint-Émilion. Before selling the estate, his nephew and heir, Édouard Troplong, added the family name.
Alexandre Valette, a wine merchant from Paris, acquired the property in the early 20th century. He already owned Château La France in Fronsac, another château of the same name in Quinsac, and acquired Château Pavie shortly thereafter. Alexandre's son, Bernard, followed by his grandson, Claude, followed in his footsteps as managers of the estate. Christine Valette-Pariente and her husband, Xavier Pariente, now own and operate Troplong Mondot.
Very much taken by the estate, Raymond Troplong purchased it in 1850 and constituted the vineyard as we know it today. Troplong was a French peer, famous lawyer, lover of art and literature, close friend of Théophile Gautier, and President of the French Senate from 1852 until his death in 1869. He succeeded in making the most of Mondot's fine terroir to produce superb wine that the 1868 edition of the famous Cocks and Féret (the "Bordeaux Bible") rated second best in Saint-Émilion. Before selling the estate, his nephew and heir, Édouard Troplong, added the family name.
Alexandre Valette, a wine merchant from Paris, acquired the property in the early 20th century. He already owned Château La France in Fronsac, another château of the same name in Quinsac, and acquired Château Pavie shortly thereafter. Alexandre's son, Bernard, followed by his grandson, Claude, followed in his footsteps as managers of the estate. Christine Valette-Pariente and her husband, Xavier Pariente, now own and operate Troplong Mondot.
Les Belles Perdrix
A de luxe guest house offering a unique setting among the vineyards
La Maison des Vignes
This small home located just a short distance from Saint-Emilion offers guests a chic country atmosphere
The Workshop
Residing among artists' objects, sketches and paintings, guests will appreciate an enchanting view overlooking Saint-Emilion, the vineyards and the handsome grounds
The Mahogany Room
This accommodation has been designed to offer stylish comfort. Situated in the heart of the estate, you'll have the chance to taste our wines and discover the Bordeaux region.
La Maison des Vignes
This small home located just a short distance from Saint-Emilion offers guests a chic country atmosphere
The Workshop
Residing among artists' objects, sketches and paintings, guests will appreciate an enchanting view overlooking Saint-Emilion, the vineyards and the handsome grounds
The Mahogany Room
This accommodation has been designed to offer stylish comfort. Situated in the heart of the estate, you'll have the chance to taste our wines and discover the Bordeaux region.
Château Balestard la Tonnelle
This estate owes its name to a priest named Balestard and a Tonnelle, a very old stone tower which still stands in the middle of the vines.
Balestard La Tonnelle's reputation goes back a very long way. François Villon referred lovingly to the wine in the 15th century, and his poem is now proudly reproduced on the label. The estate is ideally located atop a clay-limestone slope, a stone's throw from the medieval town of Saint-Emilion.
The wine is traditionally made and aged in oak barrels, half of which are new every year. Respecting terroir and tradition, while keeping pace with all worthwhile technical innovations, Balestard La Tonnelle produces an extremely elegant, generous wine, considered one of the finest classified growths of Saint-Emilion.
Balestard La Tonnelle's reputation goes back a very long way. François Villon referred lovingly to the wine in the 15th century, and his poem is now proudly reproduced on the label. The estate is ideally located atop a clay-limestone slope, a stone's throw from the medieval town of Saint-Emilion.
The wine is traditionally made and aged in oak barrels, half of which are new every year. Respecting terroir and tradition, while keeping pace with all worthwhile technical innovations, Balestard La Tonnelle produces an extremely elegant, generous wine, considered one of the finest classified growths of Saint-Emilion.
Château Canon
In 1760, Jacques Kanon bought the Saint Martin vineyard on top of the finest slope in Saint Emilion. The improvements made on the estate quickly resulted in the wine's success, and its new name of Canon. The estate was acquired by Raymond Fontemoing, a major Libourne wine shipper, in 1770. In 1919, Canon was purchased by Monsieur and Madame Fournier. They invested a great deal of effort and know-how in the property and transmitted their passion for fine wine to their grandchildren.
Canon's sub-soil is full of underground galleries dug out of solid limestone (in fact, a former quarry).The topsoil is clay.Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines are grown in the traditional way. The grapes are hand-picked with two specifics selection on sorting table and the wine is fermented in double walled stainless steel vats integrating a thermo-regulation system. Both Grand Vin and Clos Canon aged in oak barrels prior to bottling.
Canon is famous for its power, finesse and tremendous ageing potential.Thanks to its inimitable soil, the wine of Canon has been much appreciated around the world for over two centuries. In 1996, the estate was acquired by Chanel Inc. which is undertaking a large-scale programme of renovation of the vineyard and buildings
Canon's sub-soil is full of underground galleries dug out of solid limestone (in fact, a former quarry).The topsoil is clay.Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines are grown in the traditional way. The grapes are hand-picked with two specifics selection on sorting table and the wine is fermented in double walled stainless steel vats integrating a thermo-regulation system. Both Grand Vin and Clos Canon aged in oak barrels prior to bottling.
Canon is famous for its power, finesse and tremendous ageing potential.Thanks to its inimitable soil, the wine of Canon has been much appreciated around the world for over two centuries. In 1996, the estate was acquired by Chanel Inc. which is undertaking a large-scale programme of renovation of the vineyard and buildings
Château Cordeillan Bages
For Thierry Marx, heading briskly towards the unknown has never meant losing track. His respect for tradition doesn't mean closing the door on future innovations. No surprise then that his dishes have become classics, such as his soya risotto or his calf sweetbread spaghetti.
Experts or curious intrepids from across the globe are ready to travel thousands of miles to spend just one night in the heart of the mythical Médoc vineyards to savour his new creations, elegantly paired with the prestigious wines of Château Lynch-Bages.
Cuisine like a rite of passage, complete immersion in the original and the unknown. A meditative pause to rethink the flavours which, alongside Thierry Marx, contemplate one another, draw nearer, figure each other out and then come together in all kinds of phantasmagorias.
Just one night on planet Marx is enough to familiarize you with an entire universe.
Hôtel Le Saint James - Bouliac
Close to Bordeaux, but nestled in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by prestigious vineyards in the adorable little village of Bouliac, this hotel has an unusual architectural style. Designed by Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the region’s tobacco drying barns, the Saint-James is a design treasure bathed in natural light.
Everything here is devoted to the cult of beauty and pleasure with exceptional wines to accompany the sublime food prepared by top chef Michel Portos.
Pressoir d'argent
Luxury and elegance: a rare moment reserved for the lucky few. Le Pressoir d’Argent, on the first floor of the Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux, has been designed throughout by Jacques Garcia, who drew his inspiration from the sea, with pictures of fish and shellfish by photographer Pierre-Yves Hervy Vaillant and beautiful shells subtly arranged by artist Thomas Boog. A vast “compass rose” is sculpted on the marquetry floor.
The taste of the sea and a noble profession at work in the dining room: the gourmet restaurant Le Pressoir d’Argent brings out all the refinement of the best seafood in the kitchen and at the table, under the patronage of Yves Mattagne, the Michelin starred chef of the "Sea Grill" restaurant in Brussels, and chef Pascal Nibaudeau, in charge of the kitchen.
Aficionados and gastronomes from around the world meet at Le Pressoir d’Argent restaurant where one of the finest dining establishments and the Chef’s culinary experience enchante the most discriminating palates.
La Tupina
The fireplace... is the heart of the restaurant. In the past, the fireplace was used to heat homes in the countryside, but it also provided light. Evenings were spent hearthside. It’s also the warm-hearted symbol of La Tupina. Everything takes place hearthside whether it be arriving clients or the restaurant’s hustle and bustle; crispy pieces of tripe “tricandille” sizzle in a frying pan, the soup is slowly simmering, duck and other fowl are roasting, beef is grilling on the hot embers...
In 1985, Jean Pierre Xiradakis created the “Défense et Sauvegarde des Traditions du Sud Ouest” association which means “The defense and protection of Southwestern France’s traditions”. Some of the greatest local chefs are members: Amat, Guérard, Daguin, and Trama just to name a few. At that time, the association’s goals were to find local products that had given Southwestern France its gastronomic reputation, inform farmers about the importance of quality produce and encourage them to continue in that direction.
In 1985, Jean Pierre Xiradakis created the “Défense et Sauvegarde des Traditions du Sud Ouest” association which means “The defense and protection of Southwestern France’s traditions”. Some of the greatest local chefs are members: Amat, Guérard, Daguin, and Trama just to name a few. At that time, the association’s goals were to find local products that had given Southwestern France its gastronomic reputation, inform farmers about the importance of quality produce and encourage them to continue in that direction.
CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art
The CAPC museum is a timeless achievement:
Classic architecture
You might ask “Is it a basilica or a roadside inn?”
The conversion of the “Entrepôt” into a cultural space and contemporary art museum took place in three phases of construction in 1979, 1984 and 1990.
The Lainé Square warehouse is a perfect example of Bordeaux’s Golden Era - the Valode & Pistre reconversion project is the epitome of architectural pragmatism and elegance.
Museum of Decorative Arts
Collections of paintings, engravings, miniatures, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, glass works, and goldsmithery are all presented consecutively in Hôtel de Lalande’s panelled living rooms built in 1779 “between courtyard and garden” by Bordeaux architect Etienne Laclotte.
They represent a splendid example of French decorative arts, in particular from Bordeaux, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Works from the 1930’s are on display such as ceramics by Rene Buthaud, graphic works of Dupas and Delorme, as well as the work of Bordeaux cabinetmaker Triboy.
Lastly, the “Design” collection begins with the 1950’s display of Memphis group works.
Les Prés d'Eugénie
This romantic country palace is a haven for the senses; pamper your body and let your spirit wander. How can we not sing the praises of a paradise that still floats with the silky scent of the Empress?
Enchanted gardens, an aristocratic dwelling, a symphonic cuisine. A love story, a little duet with vegetable and herb gardens, ancient roses and a dreamlike spa, the Ferme Thermale®.
In the kitchen Michel Guérard creates celestial marvels. Everywhere else lies Christine’s poetic touch… An angel has been here!
Relais de la Poste
Relais de la Poste has been a place for travelers to stop and rest since the late 19th century and was purchased by the Coussau family in the 1950's. Jean and Jacques now continue the family tradition that’s synonymous with conviviality.
Never forgetting the origin of his ingredients, Jean Coussau will show you another way to discover the taste of foie gras, asparagus, salmon and wild mushrooms with the changing seasons.
Staying in the Landes region is undoubtedly a chance to get back to nature, wide open spaces, immense forests, and sandy beaches as far as the eye can see – a multitude of things to experience...