luxury farmhouse for sale Gironde, France

Exclusive to Vineyards-Bordeaux. Lovely lifestyle vineyard estate located on the banks of the Dordogne river with a total area of approx. 14.5 ha of which approx. 9.4 ha of AOP Bordeaux Supérieur vines, HVE and Terra Vitis certified. The estate has a completely restored, energy-efficient 14fth-century Manor house of approx. 400 m² comprising a big sitting room / reception room with 4 large comfortable bedrooms with wood floors, 4 bath/shower rooms which are all newly fitted, 2 offices and a well-equipped kitchen. There also is a renovated guest house of 110 m², a swimming pool and a restored medieval chapel. The estate is set in adjoining parkland and has a quiet and secure setting in a natural environment with magnificent views over the Dordogne river and the vineyards. The vineyard has a micro-climate and is planted in one single block around the main residence and farm buildings. Grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet Franc The estate has a complete range of excellent wines and produces red, white, clairet and sparkling wines. The vendors have great respect for both soil and the environment and use traditional planting methods to ensure their soil’s sustainability and biological cultivation methods with the minimum use of any chemicals as weeds are removed manually and mechanically. It is certified with the highest environmental and sustainability classification, HVE3 and Terra Vitis, respectively. The terroir has given full yields every year. The farm buildings include a winery, workshop and cellars of approx. 500 m², and an independent barn of approx. 55 m². Trademarks, wine cultivation and wine making equipment are included in the sale. The vendor’s current business plan has been established to minimize downside winemarket distribution risk. The wines are vinified and aged by the ‘Cave Cooperative and the Château exports its five types of wines primarily to the North of Europe. Excellent location at only 5-10 minutes from Libourne and its TGV rail station with easy (inter)national access to Paris, 15 minutes to Saint-Emilion with the three prime appellations of Pomerol, Fronsac and Saint-Emilion and only 15 minutes to the Bordeaux rocade. For further information, please contact us. A dossier can be sent upon signing an NDA and seller approval of buyer qualifications to purchase. Some of the exterior photos are credited to ©François Poincet.