Exceptional Loire Valley Chateau vineyard Estate

Exceptional Loire Valley wine estate between Chinon and Saumur, featuring a 1,500 m² château, 14.8 ha vineyard (AOC Saumur Blanc and Rouge), vast cellars, tasting room, chapel, and event spaces. Fully restored in parts, it offers remarkable heritage, commercial potential, and timeless elegance in an enchanting setting.

TGV and Airport- 1 hour
Centre of town 15 mins

In a tranquil and picturesque valley between the renowned towns of Chinon and Saumur, equidistant from Tours and Angers, lies this extraordinary Loire Valley wine estate — a property that perfectly combines heritage, elegance, and oenological prestige.

Set on a gentle south-facing slope and enclosed by handsome stone walls, the château and its grounds enjoy a privileged position in one of France’s most ancient and fashionable wine regions.

Dating back to the early Middle Ages, the château has been thoughtfully restored over the centuries, notably in the 19th and 20th centuries, to offer approximately 1,500 m² of living space arranged over three levels around a central courtyard. The property is in excellent structural condition, with tuffeau stone façades, slate roofs, and oak beams, showcasing the finest Loire craftsmanship.

One wing has been fully renovated to a luxurious standard, while another remains ready for completion — an ideal opportunity for a discerning buyer to imprint their own vision and style.

The Château
Ground floor, the château features:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Two dining rooms
- Breakfast room
- Music room
- Two elegant salons for entertaining.

First floor:
- Four spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms

Top floor:
- Games room
- Private office
- Additional en-suite bedroom
- Cinema room

Event & Hospitality Potential
Flanking the courtyard are several ancillary buildings, including two future apartments and two vast reception halls, both served by a professional-grade kitchen. Until recently, these impressive spaces hosted weddings and private events, highlighting the property’s commercial and hospitality potential.

The Wine Estate
The estate’s 14.8-hectare vineyard, planted in 1994, produces grapes classified as AOC Saumur Blanc – Puy Notre Dame (70% Chenin Blanc) and AOC Saumur Rouge – Puy Notre Dame (30% Cabernet Franc).
The vines, currently leased under a short-term agreement, are beautifully maintained. Vinification is presently carried out at a cooperative winery in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, but the property includes all the infrastructure necessary to resume independent production.

A standout feature of this estate is its spectacular wine cellar and octagonal tasting room, located beside the vineyard. This atmospheric space—decorated with hand-painted frescoes and 75-hectolitre oak barrels—connects via lift to an extraordinary network of underground cellars, among the largest and most remarkable in the Loire Valley.

Historic Features
Adding to its exceptional charm are several listed outbuildings, including a 15th-century dovecote, an ornamental music pavilion, and the 17th-century Sainte-Marthe chapel, lovingly restored by a renowned artist. Each structure enriches the estate’s unique sense of history and artistry.

A rare opportunity, this Loire Valley château and vineyard is more than a property—it is a living testament to French heritage, offering vast development potential for private residence, wine tourism, luxury hospitality, or cultural endeavors.

A truly extraordinary estate, where history, architecture, and viticulture come together in perfect harmony.