At Blaye (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) Château Borgeat de Lagrange is a splendid neo-gothic Chateau offering B&B accommodation.

The Château Borgeat de Lagrange is the home of the Bourgeat family who manage a wide range of local vineyards in the Bordeaux region (Maison Borgeat). Each wine from the Maison Borgeat range is carefully produced in a traditional way. Château Borgeat de Lagrange is a neo-Gothic castle of exceptional beauty built in 1856.

There are five guest rooms/suites including a family room. The accommodation combines both authentic decoration and modern comfort. Wine tastings, rides in a classic old Citroën 2CV car and yoga sessions in the park are also available. An outdoor swimming pool and Free wifi.

Château Borgeat de Lagrange

The Chateau is family owned in the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. This is a red made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre. Typically strong and fruity for a young wine, with musk and spice notes developing with age.The family also produce wines from the Medoc, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux Superieur and the Côtes de Duras appellations. Dry and sweeter whites wines also available. Guests may have the opportunity to have a tutored tasting of their wines at the Chateau,

Blaye is on on the Gironde river north of Bordeaux. There is an impressive UNESCO listed Citadelle/castle overlooking the river. A ferry (pedestrians and vehicles) can get you across to the vineyards of the Medoc, whilst the city of Bordeaux lies 55km/35 miles to the south (vineyards all the way), and Cognac (Brandy and Pineau des Charentes) is just 80km/59 miles north.

For more info and to check availability at this Bordeaux B&B see Château Borgeat de Lagrange

OR for alternative nearby Bordeaux vineyard accommodation see Chateau Rouselle

By train to Bordeaux

airport: Bordeaux Merignac BOD 22 miles/ 35km