Château Lagrézette, Medieval castle in Caillac, France
Description
Château Lagrézette is a 15th-century stone castle perched on a hill overlooking the Lot River. The estate encompasses the main building along with surrounding vineyards and cellars used for wine production.
History
Nobleman Adhémar de Massaut built this castle in the 15th century on the site of an earlier fortress. The structure originally served as a lookout post over the Lot valley.
Culture
The property is known today as a working vineyard where grapes are still picked by hand following age-old practices. Wine production shapes daily life at the estate and connects the past with contemporary farming.
Practical
The estate welcomes visitors most days of the week and offers guided tours through the buildings and grounds. Wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the site and vineyard areas involves some elevation changes.
Did you know?
The castle features an underground cellar system that uses gravity to age wine while blending traditional methods with modern innovations. This storage system shows how the property adapted to produce quality wines while respecting historic techniques.
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