Château de Monterminod, Medieval castle in Saint-Alban-Leysse, France
The stone castle stands on a hill overlooking vineyards, featuring defensive walls and a central tower built upon ancient Burgundian fortifications.
The Crochet family, descendants of local nobility, owned the castle from the 13th to the 19th century, with major reconstruction work occurring around 1378.
The castle's vineyards produce Roussette de Monterminod wine, made exclusively from Altesse grapes grown on steep slopes requiring manual harvesting methods.
The estate maintains 9 hectares of vineyards producing 150 hectoliters of wine annually, with direct sales available through local distributors and restaurants.
The castle's wine production began in the 11th century when monks from Cluny Abbey established vineyards on the slopes facing Lake Bourget.
Location: Saint-Alban-Leysse
GPS coordinates: 45.58291,5.96490
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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