Chateau Masburel

Chateau Masburel was bought by Olivia and Neil Donnan in 1997.The main Chateau was returned to its former glory of exposed stone and elegant courtyard and the winery boasted the most modern equipment. Between 1998 and 2003 over one third of the vineyard was replanted with the best quality of classic grape varieties found in this famous and historic wine growing region of France. In 2008, the Donnan family decided to take a well-earned retirement. Over the next 10 years the estate became a sleeping beauty. The winery and vineyards were left slumbering in the Dordoigne countryside until in August 2018, Chris Walker and Irma Lazickiene purchased the property with the aim of bringing it back to life. New equipment is being installed, vineyards are being restored and the aim is to bring new life into the chateau through its wines, tourism and events.

Chateau Masburel is a working vineyard and winery as well as an elegant Chateau in which one can find deluxe bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Each room is decorated with silk carpets, antiques and paintings. The beds are very French with beautiful relaxing mattresses and bedding. One can explore the Chateau and Vineyard to understand the process of turning grapes into wine. Each guest is welcome to accompany one of the staff to explore the winery and the barrel stores and get a first-hand introduction to wine making. Each guest will be welcome to the tasting room to taste the range of wines that the Chateau produces. The Chateau sits in the centre of 34 hectares of vines, woods and fields. Guests are welcome to go and explore the surrounding area. Bikes are available to tour the nearest village of Fougueyrolles and to try the wines of the neighbouring vineyards.

Beautiful working wine Chateau set in spacious grounds 10 minutes' drive from Ste Foy La Grande, with its bustling Saturday morning market. The railway station (Bordeaux - Sarlat line) is 5 mins' drive. Bergerac airport is 30 mins' drive; Bordeaux airport is approximately 1 hr 20 mins' drive. Ideally situated to explore the SW France and in particular the wine regions of Bordeaux and Bergerac. The Château de Vigiers Golf Club is just 15 mins drive away.