A region renowned for its gastronomy and gentle way of life, the Bordeaux region also stands out for its exceptional vineyards. They make it a prized land for those who wish to acquire a wine property.
Bordeaux, a wine-oriented region
Known throughout the world for its prestigious grands crus, the Bordeaux region is home to many exceptional wine estates.
Winegrowing, a controlled environment
In the Bordeaux region, wine estates are referred to by the name "Château", synonymous with "cru". There are more than 3,000 châteaux in the Bordeaux region. To be able to benefit from this appellation, a wine must meet several criteria defined by the decree of September 30, 1949 on the labelling of wines. It must have an appellation of origin of the region, it must come from a precisely defined wine-growing and wine-making unit, the name of the château must be in accordance with local, loyal and constant usage and finally, the wine must be vinified at the château.
The richness of the different Bordeaux vineyards
Spread along the banks of the Gironde, the Dordogne and the Garonne, the vineyards of Bordeaux are divided into six wine-growing regions. These include the Médoc, Blayais-Bourgeais, Graves and Pessac-Léognan, Cérons, Barsac and Sauternes, Entre-Deux-Mers and Libourne. The Bordeaux region offers a diversity of vineyards but also of landscapes thanks to an alternation of plateaus, rivers and streams. The region is particularly adapted to the growth of the vine thanks to its mild and temperate oceanic climate.
Diverse and varied wine-producing properties in the Bordeaux region
With nearly 120,000 hectares under cultivation, the Bordeaux vineyard offers an undeniable diversity of wine-producing properties. Whether you are looking for a small estate with a few hectares of vines or a vast vineyard with its castle, you are sure to find what you are looking for. Lovers of prestige and rarity are, rightly, numerous to be attracted by these exceptional properties.
Acquiring a wine estate in the Bordeaux area
Highly prized residences, the wine properties located in the Bordeaux region are coveted by buyers looking for prestigious properties.
Bordeaux's wine properties, exceptional properties
Synonymous with authenticity, terroir and prestige, the Bordeaux wine properties attract lovers of high-end real estate. But not only in search of terroir or prestige since these exceptional properties are also steeped in history. The wine properties associated with great classified growths with a century-old history are the most prized.
Rarer and rarer properties in the Bordeaux area
Bordeaux wine properties are very popular with a local clientele, more generally French but also international. Indeed, their reputation goes far beyond our borders and the great fortunes from all over the world are taking these top-of-the-range properties. Today, the most renowned plots of land are traded at a golden price. In addition, there are few wine properties for sale on the market. It is an insider environment where discretion and confidentiality are required.
To be accompanied to invest in a wine estate in the Bordeaux region
In order to acquire a wine property in the Bordeaux region, it is preferable to be accompanied by an expert in this type of property, a good connoisseur of the region. Our high-end real estate agents ENGEL & VÖLKERS allow our clients to be informed when a property is on the market. Once they have found the right property for them, they accompany them until the purchase is completed.
