Château Lagrézette

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Caillac

GPS coordinates: 44.48780,1.36390

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00