Castles / chateaux
Vineyard in the heart of the “Graves” region
Location
35 km (22 miles) south of Bordeaux.
On the outskirts of a small town on the banks of the Garonne and harbouring the highest concentration of wine chateaux with the “Graves” classification.
Description
The property
A continuous estate situated on the banks of the Garonne.
A surface area of 12 ha (29.6 acres), including 6 ha (14.8 acres) of vines (4.7125 ha / 11.65 acres and 1.3 ha / 3.2 acres tenanted out) surrounding the castle and 6 ha (14.82 acres) of parklands in front of the chateau, dominating the meadows that gently slope down to the Garonne.
The property comprises a 16-room, wine chateau and its outbuildings: wine storehouses, renovated caretaker’s cottage, garage, farm shed and stables.
The chateau
This two-storey residence was built in the 18th century; its extremely simple facade features two flights of steps and semicircular central windows. The courtyard is closed off by the wings of outbuildings set at right angles.
There are two long external stairways, one in the courtyard and the other in the garden, both comprising a landing that leads to the main rooms situated upstairs.
The chateau is built of dressed stone and it has a Romanesque tile roof. The buildings face the parklands and the vines.
Main house: approx. 700 m² (7,535 sq ft)
Ground floor: reception hall, guest bedroom, study, dining room, hallway; kitchen and pantry; laundry room and boiler room.
Upstairs: landing, large anteroom, bedroom 1, bathroom and toilet, dressing room; bedroom 2 and bathroom, hallway, bedroom 3, bedroom 4, bathroom, hallway, bedroom 5 and bathroom.
Attic space awaiting conversion.
Caretaker’s cottage: 218 m² (2,346 sq ft)
Hallway, entrance, bathroom and toilet facilities, pantry, kitchen, lounge, dining room; landing, bedroom 1, bathroom, bedroom 2 with shower room, study, hallway, bedroom 3, shower room, bedroom.
Garage: 220 m² (2,368 sq ft)
Storage part, bottling part
Wine storehouse: 304 m² (3,272 sq ft)
Wood shed, workshop, stables
Barn and farm shed: 532 m² (5,726 sq ft)
Vineyard
Soil: Graves argilo-calcareous
Surface area: 6 ha (14.82 acres) of which 1.3 ha / 3.2 acres are tenanted out
Classification: “Appellation Graves Contrôlée”
Vines: the vine stocks comprise 50% Merlot, 10% Cabernet - Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon Graves red and Graves white.
Average age of the vineyard: 25 years. Density per hectare: 5,000 vine stock per hectare.
Hand picking. Wine storehouse:
Fermenting room: 3 stainless steel vats, 4 concrete vats.
Barrel storehouse. Temperature control: heat exchanger.
Our opinion
Exceptional setting facing the Garonne, magnificent view. Charm and beauty of the site; possibility of a bed & breakfast activity; excellent wine with a prestigious “appellation”. Proximity to Bordeaux with rapid motorway access.
Price: 2 200 000 € including stock
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2629FC
| Land registry surface area | 12ha / 42 acres |
| Main building surface area | 700 m² / 7535 sq ft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 1200 m² / 12917 sq ft |
Regional representative
Françoise Capeyron +33 (0)6 87 33 88 29
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
