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Château Beychevelle has the soul forged by three centuries of history ... The elegance of its classical architecture makes it one of the jewels of the Médoc. Under Henri III, Beychevelle was the stronghold of the Dukes of Epernon and in particular of the first of them, Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette. Grand Admiral of France, Governor of Guyenne and all-powerful man since, according to legend, ships passing in front of his castle had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance. Hence the name Beychevelle meaning "Drop-Veil".
The legend that surrounds Château Beychevelle and the first Duke of Epernon are at the origin of the new cellar, the world of sails, the boat and more generally the journey that guided the architect Arnaud Boulain in its realization.
Innovative in its technique and its architecture with cubic shapes and large glazing, the new cellar reinforces the precision work already begun.
Visit conditions
- Guided tour by appointment only
- Groups of 0 to 10 people welcome.
Opening
Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m. from May to September inclusive.
Admission fees
Payment method
- Alipay
- American Express
- Payment cards
- Cash
- Do not accept checks
Admission fees
Visit of the Admiral: €35/person (1h15, tasting of 3 wines)
Insider Secrets: €60/person (1h30, blind tasting of 4 wines)
Services
Equipments
- Accessible by stroller
- Park
- Coach parking
- Meeting room (s)
Services
- Shop
- Wi-Fi
Assets
Environmental approach
Château Beychevelle is committed to respecting and preserving the environment through its conversion to sustainable agriculture.
History and architecture
The history of Beychevelle dates back to 1565 with the first Baron of Beychevelle, Bishop François de Foix Candale.
His niece married Jean Louis Nogaret de la Valette. On the death of his father, Nogaret de la Valette took over as Beychevelle in 1594. A man of power, Grand Admiral of France and Duke of Epernon, cute Henry III, he made history. The legend says that the boats which passed in front of the Castle had to lower their sails as a sign of allegiance to the Duke. The name of Beychevelle would come from this period when "becha vela" in Gascon meant "low veil" and thus gave Beychevelle. The drakkar, emblem of Beychevelle, represents a barge, veil lowered, with the head of a griffin, guardian of the wine of Dionysus.
