Château Saint-Georges
2° nom de château Puy Saint-Georges
Also referred as the “Little Versailles of Saint-Émilionnais”, Château Saint-Georges embodies over two thousand years of wine-growing history. The estate is located on the highest hill of the Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation, where the Latin poet Ausone once owned a vineyard.
Initially a Gallo-Roman villa, then a medieval fortress, the château was metamorphosed in the 18th century by architect Victor Louis into an elegant chartreuse. In 1602, Henri IV sold it to Jean Barbot, a lawyer at the Bordeaux Parliament.
After the phylloxera crisis, the domain was entirely replanted by Pétrus Desbois. In 2013, Jean-Philippe Janoueix joined the Desbois family, becoming the principal owner and continuing the wine-growing heritage of this remarkable place.
The vineyard spans 44 hectares of the confidential Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion appellation. The clay-limestone terroir of this emblematic domain, magnificently exposed to the south, features a grape variety emphasizing Merlot (80%), complemented by Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon (20%). It produces wines characterized by their roundness and structure.
With an annual production of 280,000 bottles and a potential aging capacity of 10 to 15 years, Château Saint-Georges embodies the excellence of Bordeaux wine-growing tradition.
SC ASCALON
Jean Philippe JANOUEIX
5, Route de St Emilion
33570 MONTAGNE
05 57 74 62 11
06 08 99 79 00
contact@chateausaintgeorges.fr
Château Saint-Georges offers a diverse wine tourism experience, inviting visitors to discover its vineyard through several tasting options:
Discovery Packages
Terroir and Nectar: A visit to the vineyard and wine cellar, accompanied by a tasting of two wines, allowing visitors to understand the essence of the estate.
Sensations and Flavors: A tour of the vineyard, wine cellar, and flavor garden. Participants can initiate themselves to a blind tasting of two wines.
Gourmet Packages
Gourmet Tasting: A complete immersion into the Château’s universe, including a vineyard and cellar visit, followed by a tasting of three wines accompanied by a cheese platter.
Epicurean Tasting: A high-end experience reserved for groups of at least four people, featuring a visit, barrel tasting, local produce, and the discovery of two blended wines.
Complete Experience
Winemaker’s Stop: An immersive adventure including a vineyard walk, a playful quiz, a cellar visit, a tasting of two wines, and a lunch box to be enjoyed in the château’s park.
These various packages offer both wine enthusiasts and curious visitors an authentic exploration of Saint-Georges' wine heritage.
Pour toute commande de vins :
05 57 74 62 11
Réservation visites :
05 57 74 79 70
tourisme@chateau-saint-georges.com
