A family-owned wine-producing estate since 1676,
classified as a French national historical monument
A family-owned wine-producing estate since 1676, classified as a French national historical monument!
Château de La Chaize’s success is due to its respect for terroir and unique know-how that has been passed on for 350 years, along with a modern, innovative vision for the crafting of “haute-couture” wines!
The estate, which has adopted a single vineyard approach, is comprised of 23 cadastral named plots, divided among the Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie and Morgon appellations.
The grapes from each plot are vinified and aged separately to showcase each plot’s character and uniqueness.
The first written traces of Château de La Douze,
which was later renamed de La Chaize
Château de la Douze became
a recognized vineyard
Construction of Château de La Chaize
by Jean-François
de La Chaize d’Aix
Construction
of the historic winery
Classification of the Château, Gardens & Winery
as French national heritage sites
(Monuments Historiques)
Acquisition of the estate
by the Gruy family
hectares (370.65 acres) of vineyards
Beaujolais
“Cru” appellations
hectares (1,112 acres) total surface area
1 of 4 of walled vineyards (clos)
that are registered as one of the region’s heritage buildings
Come discover Château de La Chaize, founded in 1676, through a guided tour of the exterior of the Château and gardens to admire Jules Hardouin-Mansart’s architecture, and the formal French and vegetable gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, finishing the tour in the historic winery with its 108-meter-long (354 feet) 18th century cellar. The visit ends with a tasting of three of our finest cuvées.