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Le château en bref
Built by the English around the time of the Fourth Crusade, shortly before the year 1200, the Château de Panisseau has watched over the Périgord Pourpre for more than nine centuries, a few kilometres from the Bordeaux vineyards. Remodelled during the Renaissance without losing its defensive character, it combines rooms with old wood panelling and historic cellars with modern winemaking facilities. On its 106 hectares, 47 of which are vineyards planted on clay-limestone soil, the estate produces several cuvées under the Bergerac appellations. Taken over by a young winegrowing couple, Claire and Audouin d'Aboville, the château today combines wine tourism, holiday-cottage accommodation and receptions.