Chateau de Pressac

About

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. In 1453, it was at the Château de Pressac, following the French victory at Castillon-la-Bataille, that the surrender that put an end to the Hundred Years War took place. From 1737 to 1747, Vassal de Montviel planted in his vineyards a noble grape variety originating from Quercy: the Auxerrois. Thus, the grape variety took the name of "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. Château de Pressac has been promoted to Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion. Château de Pressac has different fundamental values which are simplicity, authenticity and excellence.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes