Country of high gastronomy, France is known throughout the world for the exceptional quality of its wines, resulting from the ancestral know-how of its winegrowers. In both the north and the south, France has a very large number of estates across the different regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc, Provence, Rhône Valley and Alsace... These produce the most prestigious appellations in the world. . Here are the most beautiful French wine estates, to discover absolutely.
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Le Château Margaux
Le Château Margaux represents one of the most famous wine estates in the world. Louis Combes built it at the beginning of the XNUMXth century. Located in the Médoc, this Neo-Palladian style castle, is listed as a historical monument. With an area of 100 hectares, its beautiful vineyard unique terroir produces quality wine, world renowned.
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Le Château du Tertre
Built in the XNUMXth century, the magnificent Château du Tertre dominates a vineyard of no less than 52 hectares. This one honors the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot et Cabernet Franc. Since the 2015 vintage, Château du Tertre has also produced an original white wine, made from Chardonnay, Viognier, Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc. As for the building, it perfectly combines charm and elegance. Its estate offers a calm setting conducive to relaxation, in the heart of the Gironde, a region full of vineyards for sale...
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Le Château de Santenay
Le domain of Santenay represents one of the largest in greater Burgundy. Rich and varied, its 98 hectares of vineyards mainly exploit the two traditional Burgundian grape varieties: chardonnay and pinot noir. For 20 years, the estate has been committed to a cultural approach that respects the environment. Like a true pioneer in this way. As to historic castle, it dates from the XNUMXth century. Named 'Château Philipe le Hardi', it houses a stately home displaying a roof of glazed tiles, typical of the region.
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Le Château de Meursault
Le Château de Meursault is located in the heart of Burgundy, in Beaune Coast on the prestigious Meursault appellation, a world reference for great white wines. Its vineyard extends over nearly 65 hectares from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton. It owns 18 Premiers Crus, 3 Grands Crus and a monopoly since the takeover of 9 hectares, for the 2018 vintage.
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La Commanderie de Peyrassol
Located in the town of Besse-sur-Issole (Var) the Commanderie de Peyrassol was founded in the XNUMXth century by the Order of the Templars. A jewel of Provençal heritage, the estate has managed to preserve its agrarian and wine-growing tradition. Its vineyard has an exceptional terroir. This allows it to produce white, red and rosé AOP Côtes de Provence wines. Born from a know-how that has been passed down through the generations, the Peyrassol wines represent the very essence of Provence. Fresh, refined and delicate, they stand out with their powerful and harmonious aromas.
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