Castle of Belcier
The Château de Belcier was built at the end of the 18th century and belonged for many years to
to an old Bordeaux family related to the Montaigne family. It
was partly rebuilt by François de Belcier, a counter-revolutionary guillotined in 1794
1794, in anticipation of the passage of the King of France. Of classical style marked by
triangular pediments this castle dominates the harmonious landscapes of the commune of
Salles de Castillon where woods and vineyards alternate. Its terroir is exceptional and adjoins that of
of Saint-Emilion. The Côtes de Castillon is one of the oldest wine-producing regions of
of Bordeaux. The Château de Belcier, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, with an area of 67
hectares of which 52 hectares are in production, establishes a perfect balance between the
Merlot and Cabernet-franc grapes. Traditionally aged in French oak barrels,
it is one of the 5 best wines of Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux (formerly Côtes de
Castillon).
Château de Belcier produces:
- a second wine: Château de Monrecueil, B de Belcier or Les Armoiries de Belcier,
- a Bordeaux and a Bordeaux Supérieur,
- a rosé, Fleurs de Belcier,
- and a special vintage called Pin de Belcier, which is vinified as a Saint-Emilion
grand cru.
MACIF - a mutual insurance company - has owned this château since 1986. It has
invested a lot in the improvement and the maintenance of the vineyard and the cellars, in the respect of
traditions and with the aim of producing high quality wines.
Each year, the wines of Château de Belcier and the second wines win numerous medals, awards and
medals, awards and mentions in the most renowned competitions and in the specialized press
in France and in the world.