For international buyers who want a financially sound estate they can shape to their taste – with a local team on the ground whose interests are 100% aligned with theirs.
Safely acquire and personalize the right château in Bordeaux
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Who we are and how we work
In 5 clear steps
How our process works:
Step 1 – Deep brief & reality check
We clarify your non‑negotiables, your total budget including works, and your timing. You get realistic numbers on purchase costs, likely renovation ranges and annual running costs – so you don’t fall in love with a château that will quietly bleed you dry.
Step 2 – Curated short‑list of high‑potential estates
We pre‑select 3–5 properties that truly match your brief – including off‑market opportunities – with a focus on underpriced assets that can be transformed. We reject the rest, including some that look fantastic in photos but are terrible in reality.
Step 3 – Immersion trip in Bordeaux
We organise everything: visits of the châteaux and surroundings, meetings with key relevant stakeholders (tax experts / notaries / architects / wine makers ) and working sessions on the numbers. You don’t see 20 random places – only the 3–5 that actually match your budget and vision
Step 4 – Decision & negotiation
If one property clearly stands out, we represent you in the negotiation, due diligence and administrative endeavour so you lose the least time possible while structuring the best deal possible.
Step 5 – renovation masterplan & supervision (Optional)
If you decide to buy a property that needs work, our in‑house renovation supervisor (30+ years on French sites) builds a detailed renovation masterplan with you and then oversees the works on your behalf – so you don’t have to manage builders and surprises from abroad.
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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm making a good investment?
Because we tell you before you fall in love with a property. From the first shortlist, every estate comes with a clear breakdown of total cost of ownership — purchase price, estimated renovation budget, annual running costs, and realistic value scenarios. We only recommend properties where the numbers make sense. If they don't, we say so — even if it means walking away from a deal we'd earn a fee on.
What does château renovation typically cost?
It varies significantly depending on the state of the property, the scope of your vision, and the materials involved. As a realistic benchmark, full renovation of a château typically ranges from €1000 to €2000+ per m² — with listed buildings (monuments historiques) at the higher end. This is exactly why we build a detailed cost estimate before you make an offer, not after. You'll know your total exposure before you commit to anything.
Do I need experience in winemaking to buy a château with a vineyard?
No — but you need a clear plan for it. A vineyard is a working agricultural business, and it needs to be managed whether you're involved day-to-day or not. We connect you with experienced wine estate managers and negociants who can run the operation on your behalf. Some of our buyers treat the vineyard as a revenue stream that partially offsets running costs, without ever touching a grape themselves.
Do you only work with off-market properties?
We work with whatever finds you the right château — on-market, off-market, or quietly available. What we don't do is show you a list of mainstream listings and call it a service. We pre-select 3 to 5 properties that genuinely match your brief, your budget, and your vision. If the right property happens to be publicly listed, we'll bring it to you. If it takes direct outreach to an owner who hasn't listed yet, we do that too.
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