Staying at a vineyard in Bordeaux
There are many ways to experience Bordeaux. While it's pleasant to sample a fine bottle in a restaurant, or to wander through the vineyards for a day, the real magic happens when you stay in the middle of the vines. It's here that we understand why this region remains the world's leading wine destination. It's about living to the rhythm of the estate: contemplating the rows of Merlot vines illuminated by the first rays of sunshine, pedaling back to the village for pastries as the mist rises over the Gironde, and gathering around a table set in the grounds of an estate steeped in three centuries of history.
This is the experience we offer when you stay at the Château Gigault. Not a hotel. Not a resort. A real, working, family-run winery, in the’Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, where the people who welcome you are the same ones who grow the vines and share the fruits of their labor with you. At every turn, an authentic, serene and sun-drenched France reveals itself to you.
At a glance
- 8 rooms, up to 15 people
- 8 bathrooms, bed linen and towels provided
- Outdoor swimming pool 12 m x 6 m with diving board
- Fitness room, wine cellar, hi-fi system, ping-pong table, TV room
- Fully equipped kitchen with plancha, barbecue and Nespresso
- 4 adult bikes and 2 children's bikes, direct access to hiking trails
- WiFi Starlink, EV charging station (level 2), free parking
- Note 5/5 on Airbnb - 50 minutes from Bordeaux, 1 hour from Saint-Émilion and Royan
A winery steeped in history
Nestled atop the Mazion hill, just four kilometers east of the Gironde estuary and six kilometers north of Blaye, the Château Gigault is an 18th-century winegrowing estate, one of those historic residences that have been deeply rooted in the Gironde terroir for centuries. Today, it is owned by Christophe Reboul Salze, a man whom his guests know personally, and who is described by one of them as «a very friendly host, always available». The famous Cock and Ferret's Guide to Bordeaux Wines describes the estate as «rare and exceptional, prompting wine lovers to compare it with the greatest Bordeaux wines».
But Château Gigault is much more than just a winery. It's a veritable art of living, lulled by the peaceful rhythm of the French countryside: here, lunches stretch out, the end of the day takes on a golden glow, and conversations always return, quite naturally, to the contents of the glass. When you stay with us, you're not just a passing visitor. You are the privileged guest of a family estate in full activity, welcomed in the heart of a residence that carries its history in its stone walls, in the atmosphere of its cellar and even in the remarkable clay-limestone terroir that stretches out beneath your feet.
Le Gîte: Eight rooms, an unforgettable estate
The Château Gigault gîte is group accommodation in the purest French tradition: an entire estate reserved exclusively for a single group of travelers. With eight spacious bedrooms with room for up to fifteen people, divided between six double beds and six single beds, and eight bathrooms with towels provided, it lends itself perfectly to family reunions, gatherings of friends, celebrations or wine-themed stays.
The interiors, as one guest put it, are «truly exceptional and tastefully decorated», combining the authentic character of an 18th-century maison de maître with genuine modern comforts. Large, light-filled living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, gym, dedicated TV room, hi-fi system, ping-pong table and the estate's own wine cellar mean that there's something for everyone, whether it's an active morning in the vineyards or a leisurely afternoon without obligation.
Bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with utensils, crockery, Nespresso machine, washing machine, plancha and barbecue. Starlink WiFi connects you to the outside world if you need it, but we find that most guests quickly forget it exists.
The Rooms: Baptized with the Greatest Wines of Bordeaux
Each room at Château Gigault is named after a great Bordeaux wine or château, a detail full of character that testifies to the estate's deep ties with the region's wine culture. Each room is spacious, individually decorated and designed to feel more like a home than a hotel.
- Margaux - Named after the famous Left Bank appellation and its most illustrious estate. Elegant, refined and subtly seductive, just like the wine it honors.
- Haut-Brion - A tribute to one of Bordeaux's oldest and most prestigious châteaux, in Pessac-Léognan. Expect depth, warmth and a room that reveals itself over time.
- Larcis Ducasse - Named after the remarkable Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Precise, full of character and slightly off the beaten track, in the best sense of the word.
- Yquem - Inspired by the incomparable Château d'Yquem de Sauternes. Golden, generous and pleasing to the senses, for those who appreciate refined pleasures.
- Couhins - Inspired by the Pessac-Léognan estate known for its elegant whites. Fresh, airy and discreetly sophisticated.
- La Violette - Named after the rare and sought-after Pomerol estate. Intimate, warm and imbued with quiet distinction.
- Latour - A classic name in the Bordeaux lexicon. Solid, reliable, with a timeless character that never goes out of fashion.
- Pontet-Canet - Named after one of Pauillac's great estates. Warm, structured and deeply satisfying.
The Pool, the Park and the Art of Doing Nothing
There's an art to doing nothing in France, and Château Gigault is precisely the place to practice it. At the center of the estate's well-kept grounds is a 12 x 6-metre outdoor pool with diving board, surrounded by vineyards on all sides. It's the authentic French summer experience at its most essential: a long afternoon by the water, the barbecue going, a bottle of the estate open, and absolutely nothing to do.
For those who wish to actively explore the surrounding area, the estate provides four bicycles for adults and two for children. They're perfect for indulging in the morning ritual that Amelia, one of our warm hosts, described to perfection: «Bikes to get pastries from the bakery in the morning, a nice pool to relax in during the day, a barbecue to cook... 10/10, we'll be back!». Thanks to direct access to hiking trails, the Blayais vineyards can be explored at your own pace. Let yourself be charmed by this undulating landscape, where plots of old vines alternate with secret panoramas of the Gironde, glimpsed through the trees.
What Our Guests Say
Rated 5/5 on Airbnb by guests from all over Europe and beyond. Here's what some of them had to say about their stay in our Bordeaux vineyard.
«A magnificent wine estate, even more beautiful than in the photos. Christophe is a very friendly host and always available. The building is truly exceptional and tastefully decorated. We spent Christmas week there with 15 people. It's hard to beat that!»
- Gregory ★★★★★ Airbnb
«The house, with its swimming pool, gym, lounges, terrace, gardens, kitchen, bikes, ping-pong table, hi-fi system, TV room, wine cellar... is a real little gem. It's really very comfortable. We really enjoyed our week there. And the children even more.»
- Luis ★★★★★ Booking.com
«We had a wonderful stay at Château Gigault! There were 15 of us, including 9 children, and we all loved it. Bikes to fetch pastries from the bakery in the morning, a superb pool to relax in all day, comfortable rooms for everyone, a vast park for the kids and delicious wine from the château's estate. 10/10, we'll be back some day!»
- Amelia ★★★★★ Airbnb
Ready to stay at a vineyard in Bordeaux?
Château Gigault is available for exclusive group stays throughout the year.
Terroir : What makes this corner of Bordeaux so special
To understand the wines you'll taste and the landscapes you'll cross, you first need to look at the soil beneath your feet. Château Gigault lies on a remarkably complex geological formation: a succession of clay and limestone strata, a veritable underground mille-feuille. At a depth of barely one meter, the limestone bedrock dictates the law, topped by alternating clays and chalk. This unique alchemy gives rise to wines of exceptional elegance, characterized by silky tannins and a deeply mineral, saline freshness.
On our 15 hectares, the vines are on average over 30 years old; deep, tranquil and intimately linked to this specific corner of the Gironde Right Bank, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare.
Wines: Your Cellar for the Week
Château Gigault wines are made under the guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, one of the world's most sought-after oenological consultants, present in over 140 estates around the globe. The estate's wine cellar is available to guests, providing the ideal setting for discovering these wines in the very places that produced them.
- Château Gigault (100% Merlot) - Classic Bordeaux, juicy and silky, with morello cherry aromas and floral notes. The wine to open on the first evening.
- Cuvée Viva (100% Merlot) - our prestige cuvée, aged 15 months in barrel, lively and fleshy, with ageing potential of up to 20 years. Acclaimed by the French and international press.
- Cuvée Nature (70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc) - sulfite-free, intense blueberry aromas and salivating acidity from our limestone soils. The most direct expression of our terroir.
- Cuvée Les Chardonnays (100% Chardonnay) - taut, mineral structure, aromas of lemon and honeysuckle, light oak and buttery notes on the palate.
Our four wines are available for purchase on our webshop, with delivery in France and selected international destinations.
Vineyard Experiences: Behind the Scenes of the Label
Staying at the heart of a working vineyard in the Bordeaux region, rather than simply walking through it for a day, offers a rare privilege: exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the estate. At Château Gigault, our guests can enjoy immersive, tailor-made experiences alongside the estate team, for a far deeper and more authentic discovery of wine than any traditional winery visit.
- Guided vineyard walks — learning to interpret the terroir, understanding grape varieties.
- Private cellar tours - from the sorting table to the barrel, understand exactly how these wines are made
- Vertical tastings on several vintages of Cuvée Viva - discover how this wine evolves and what the terroir is capable of over time
- Participation in the grape harvest (September-October, depending on vintage) - the most authentic French wine experience available
- Ceramic workshops with Daphné Verley - an eight-day creative journey, far from the world of wine, to discover the world of Mexican candelabras
Beyond the estate, the surrounding region rewards the curious. The medieval citadel of Blaye, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just six kilometers away. Saint-Émilion and Royan are each about an hour's drive away. And the city of Bordeaux itself, with its world-famous restaurants and markets, is less than a fifty-minute drive away.
Frequently asked questions
What does a stay in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards have in store for you?
An immersion at Château Gigault offers a radically different experience from an urban hotel or a simple bed & breakfast in the countryside. At Château Gigault, you wake up facing the vineyards, in a majestic 18th-century residence that becomes your home for the week. Your days harmonize with the natural rhythm of a working estate: gentle mornings among the rows of vines, relaxing afternoons by the pool, and evenings spent opening bottles from the cellar alongside those who have shaped them. An authentic, serene interlude deeply rooted in the French art of living, often described by our guests as a moment of suspension.
How many people can stay at Château Gigault?
The gîte can accommodate up to 15 people in 8 rooms with 6 double beds and 6 single beds. It is available for exclusive rental, which means that the entire estate is reserved for your group: ideal for family reunions, groups of friends, private celebrations or corporate seminars.
Is Château Gigault suitable for families with children?
Absolutely. The estate has been praised by families with young children for its swimming pool with diving board, its open spaces, ping-pong table, children's bikes (7-12 years) and the safe, open countryside that surrounds it. A family with nine children rated it 10/10. The proximity of local villages, accessible by bike to fetch morning pastries, reinforces the experience of a local, authentic French vacation.
When is the best time to stay in a Bordeaux vineyard?
Every season at Château Gigault offers something special. Summer (June-August) is ideal for the swimming pool, long outdoor lunches and the golden light of the Gironde countryside. Holiday season harvest (September-October) is the most immersive time to visit: guests can take part in the harvest and see the estate in all its excitement. Spring brings the freshness of new foliage and mild temperatures, perfect for cycling and walking. Winter stays, even at Christmas as one of our guests confirmed, have a particularly soothing magic.
Can I go wine-tasting during my stay?
Absolutely. Guests can arrange private cellar tours and tastings with the estate team, including guided vineyard walks, tastings directly from the barrel and vertical tastings of several vintages of Cuvée Viva. The gîte also has its own wine cellar stocked with estate wines. Participation in the grape harvest can be arranged for September-October stays, subject to vintage availability.
How far is Château Gigault from Bordeaux?
Château Gigault is about 50 minutes from downtown Bordeaux by car and about an hour from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport. Saint-Émilion and Royan are each about an hour away. Paris is two hours by TGV to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station, then 50 minutes by car.
What is included in the gîte rental?
The gîte includes exclusive use of the 8 bedrooms and all common areas: lounge, TV room, gym and wine cellar. The fully equipped kitchen includes a Nespresso machine, plancha and barbecue. The 12 m x 6 m swimming pool with diving board, 4 adult bikes and 2 children's bikes, ping-pong table, hi-fi system, bed linen, towels, Starlink WiFi, free parking and electric vehicle charging station are all included. A warm welcome from Christophe and his team is included as standard.
Is Château Gigault suitable for private events and celebrations?
Yes, the size of the estate, its exceptional setting amidst the vines and its exclusive rental formula make it an ideal venue for private events. Guests have celebrated family Christmases, summer gatherings and special occasions here. Contact the estate directly for all event requests.
How to find us
Château Gigault is located in Mazion, 33390, Gironde ; far enough from the city to feel truly rural, yet close enough to make Bordeaux an easy day trip.
- From downtown Bordeaux : about 50 minutes by car
- From Bordeaux-Mérignac airport: about an hour's drive
- From Paris: 2 hours by TGV to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station, then 50 minutes by car
- From Saint-Émilion or Royan : about 1 hour, ideal for a more extensive itinerary through the Bordeaux vineyards
Electric vehicle charging station (level 2) available on site. Free parking.
Stay in touch
A stay in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards is one of those magical experiences that you can't wait to relive as soon as you get home. To keep you in touch with life at the estate, we regularly share our news as the seasons go by: harvest secrets, new vintage releases, reservation openings and invitations to exclusive events. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about our next availabilities, new vintages, harvest news and exclusive events.
Contact us
- Château Gigault - 33390 Mazion, France
- Tel: +33 5 57 32 62 59 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
- Email : christelle@chateaugigault.com
- Website : chateaugigault.com
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