Château d’Eck, Cadaujac, France

Built in the late 11th century, Château d’Eck, is located in the commune of Cadaujac. It is one of the most beautiful medieval châteaux in the Bordeaux area. Flanked by four towers and an outer wall several metres tall, it also features admirable machicolations and loopholes. King William VIII of England established the reputation of its wines. His son, Edward, gave the château to the Church in 1287. The Bishops of Bordeaux lived there.

In 1302, Bishop Bertrand de Goth, one of the most famous figures in the history of Bordeaux, spent three years there prior to becoming Pope Clement V in 1305. The estate was confiscated and nationalised during the French Revolution. It was sold in 1816 to François d’Eck, after whom the château is named. Frédéric Gonet acquired this majestic property in 1999 and undertook an ambitious renovation of thechâteau. Vineyards was also replanted to confirm the estate’s winegrowing vocation going back nearly 800 years.

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Иеремия Роберт (почемучка) (27 days ago)
Note to the professional travelers: this is a wonderful winery which produces an amazing wine. They've gone on an advertising blitzkrieg so they appear first on all touristic searches but the actual accommodations aren't finished and worth the price. This is probably one of the most promising locations but since the recent change of ownership the vines are no longer taken care of and there are scraps and unfinished elements from the remodel. The new owner charges what the rooms will be worth soon, not what they are worth now.

Natalia JR (4 months ago)
A place where you feel among friends, everything is imbued with love for the place and for the owner’s life’s work - winemaking. Excellent wines, friendly atmosphere and great location. What else do you need in Bordeaux?

Nicolas P (13 months ago)
At the top powerful wine with notes of undergrowth and red fruits I highly recommend this castle

CR (14 months ago)
Very good wines, both white and red, lovely manager, recommended to everyone.

Mathieu Bernardon (23 months ago)
Bottle of 2017 Very good wine, I recommend

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