Château de Sales
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Château de Sales, located in Lalande-de-Pomerol (Gironde), is a Renaissance château built in the 16th century. The monument is currently closed to visitors.
Key facts
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Renaissance (16th century)
- Location
- Lalande-de-Pomerol, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Visit
- Closed to visitors
- Mérimée Reference
- PA33000005
Nestled in the heart of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, the Château de Sales combines the elegance of the Bordeaux vineyard with the understated and refined architecture of the chartreuse girondin, a symbol of an exceptional terroir.
History
At the crossroads of the great appellations of Bordeaux's right bank, Château de Sales stands out as one of Lalande-de-Pomerol's most distinctive winegrowing residences. Set against a landscape of vines stretching as far as the eye can see, the property's sober, functional architecture is typical of the Gironde manor houses that shaped the identity of rural Bordeaux between the 18th and 19th centuries. What sets Château de Sales apart from its neighbours is above all its deep roots in the Entre-Gironde terroir. Its cellars and farm buildings, harmoniously integrated into the residential complex, bear witness to a total vision of the wine estate: here, the house and the vine are one, in the most authentic Bordeaux tradition. The château is thus an architectural expression of the model of the great wine estate, where the art of living and the care given to the wine are in constant harmony. To visit Château de Sales is to immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Pomerol vineyards, where the Atlantic light caresses the rows of Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The avenues of plane trees that line the approach to the property offer a green backdrop worthy of the great country houses, inviting you to slow down and take in the long time it takes to make wine. The natural setting of the estate, between hedged farmland and vines, is itself a spectacle of the seasons: the coppery hues of autumn, the soft green of buds in spring, or the gold of the grape harvest in September transform the château into a living tableau. For lovers of wine heritage and architecture, Sales offers a rare synthesis of history, landscape and wine culture.
Architecture
The architecture of Château de Sales is typical of the Bordeaux manor house, known as a "chartreuse", a style closely linked to the identity of the Gironde vineyards. The facade, built lengthways over a single main storey, is arranged in a rigorously symmetrical fashion, with a central body set off slightly by pilasters or a discreet pediment, flanked by two low wings. The materials used are typical of the region: ashlar limestone quarried in the Périgord or Bordeaux regions, ochre or white render and flat or canal tiles depending on the period of construction. The winegrowing outbuildings - winery, vat room and staff accommodation - are arranged in a U or L shape around a paved main courtyard, in the tradition of the great estates of the Libourne region. This functional layout, inherited from the eighteenth century, bears witness to an overall approach to the estate in which residential architecture and production architecture interact without competing. The interiors, in the tradition of Gironde bourgeois homes, were to include a reception room, a dining room and bedrooms arranged in a row, lit by large wood-panelled windows opening onto the park or vineyards. The landscaped grounds, planted with trees over a hundred years old and structured by a driveway, complete the ensemble and give the property the dignity of a château in the Bordeaux sense of the word - that is, a prestigious wine estate, much more than a medieval fortress.
Related Figures
Familles de la noblesse libournaise ayant structuré le domaine au XVIIe siècleNégociants bordelais ayant développé l'export des vins de Lalande-de-Pomerol au XVIIIe sièclePropriétaires viticulteurs du XIXe siècle ayant modernisé le vignobleHéritiers du domaine ayant traversé la crise phylloxérique de 1875-1890Familles de régisseurs assurant la continuité du domaine au XXe siècle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Château de Sales located?
Château de Sales is located in Lalande-de-Pomerol, Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
When was Château de Sales built?
Château de Sales dates back to a period built during the Renaissance (16th century).
Is Château de Sales open to visitors?
Château de Sales is currently closed to visitors.