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Origin and history

The Château de Pressac is a wine estate located in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, Gironde. Built in the Middle Ages without a specific date, it is associated with a major historical event: on 20 July 1453, the surrender of the English was signed after the Battle of Castillon, marking the end of the Hundred Years War. This castle, anchored in military and wine history, embodies both strategic and agricultural heritage.

In 1523, Jean de Sansart became owner of the castle, and his family kept it until the early 18th century. The estate then changed hands, notably in 1860 with its acquisition by Maximin Josselin, then in 1997 by Jean-François and Dominique Quénin. These transitions reflect its economic and wine-making importance throughout the centuries.

Pressac Castle is also a key player in Bordeaux vineyards. Promu grand cru classé de Saint-Émilion in 2012, he cultivated grape varieties such as merlot, cabernet franc and malbec (called "noir de Pressac"). Its vineyard covers 47 hectares in 2021, producing between 150,000 and 200,000 bottles annually. The architecture of the estate is also evolving, with the inauguration of a new winery in 2021, designed by an architect from Fronsac.

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