2024
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Castle above the Dordogne River and the hillsides of Saint-Emilion, inviting you to discover the Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion
Each year, the doors of the Château de Pressac open to some 10,000 visitors. Inhabited by its owners, the Château de Pressac is perched above the Dordogne River and the hillsides of Saint-Emilion. The visits are an opportunity to discover this Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion through its history, as well as that of France, particularly during the battle of Castillon. You visit the old cellars, as well as the new ones. The blind tasting will allow you to evaluate the qualities of 4 wines of the property. The architecture of the estate is remarkable.
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Opening time and information on CHATEAU DE PRESSAC
Store. Visits and tastings : 20 € (only on reservation).
Owner's Message
Our visits are by appointment only from Monday to Sunday, all year round at a price of 25€ to 35€ (private visit). They end with a tasting of our wines (4). They are available for sale directly at the property (19€ to 40€).
Owner's Message
The history of the Château de Pressac begins in the Middle Ages since it was founded at that time, as evidenced by its medieval gate. The castle was then fortified several times. In 1453, it was at the Château de Pressac, after the French victory at Castillon-la-Bataille, that the surrender took place, putting an end to the Hundred Years War. From 1737 to 1747, Vassal de Montviel planted in his vineyards a noble grape variety originating from Quercy: the Auxerrois. In the surrounding vineyards, the owners did the same and the grape variety was named "Noir de Pressac". Later, Sieur Malbek developed it in the Bordeaux region, and the variety was then called "Malbec".
In 1997, Jean-François and Dominique Quenin acquired the property. They in turn carried out important improvement and extension work on the vineyard. In particular, they put back into cultivation steep hillsides, formerly worked with oxen, by creating narrow terraces in curves of level. The winery was completely redesigned and renovated in 1999. In the fall of 2012, during the new classification of Saint-Emilion, Château de Pressac was promoted to Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion. Château de Pressac has different fundamental values which are simplicity, authenticity and excellence.
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