Château de Bonhoste – Coup 2 Foudres – Bordeaux Supérieur B&B
A rather novel form of accommodation is offered in the grounds of Chateau de Bonhoste in St Emilion (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) – a wine cask (empty!) at Coup 2 Foudres.
Firstly this is not a 225 litre barrel(barrique) seen in many wine cellars for ageing and maturing wines, but a “foudre” – a large wooden cask more often used for storing wines, before the arrival of stainless steel. As the photo shows these are well-proportioned and quite unique “pods” which are appropriately sited in the midst of the vineyards just 2km away from the heart of St Emilion village at Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens (33, Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine). And being of purpose-built construction the walls are not reeking of wine fumes! The rooms are originally decorated in earthy tones and are set in these independent wood barrels. They come with a welcome glass bottle of wine, a kitchenette, walk-in shower and views of the vineyards.
Saint Emilion is probably the most attractive wine village in the Bordeaux wine region, The town is known for its beautiful buildings and scenery with steep, narrow, cobbled streets, overlooked by a Romanesque church and the 13th-century Tour du Roy tower – with heaps of history, tradition and wine! – and blessed with plenty of hotels and restaurants
Château de Bonhoste – Coup 2 Foudres – Bordeaux Supérieur
The Château de Bonhoste is located on a hillside facing Saint-Émilion, overlooking the Dordogne valley. The wines are classified as Bordeaux Supérieur. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc bring their different characteristics to the red wine. Merlot gives body and roundness, Cabernet Sauvignon richness and structure (tannin) and Cabernet Franc will bring finesse and suppleness. 70% Merlot – 20% Cabernet Sauvignon – 10% Cabernet Franc
The chateau also produces red, dry white and sparkling Crémant Bordeaux wines and also red and white Bergerac wines.
for more info and to check availability at this Bordeaux B&B see Coup2Foudres at Chateau de Bonhoste
OR Alternative nearby vineyard accommodation: Chateau de Ferrand
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