Château de Parenchère

The Château de Parenchère, whose foundations were laid in 1570 by Pierre de Parenchères, Lord of Fourgoignières, is located in the far east of the Bordeaux region, on the edge of the Périgord. The estate, renovated in 1958 by Raphaël Gazaniol, spans 153 hectares in a single block and includes a total of 63 hectares of vineyards planted on the property’s finest plots. These plots are located exclusively on hillsides, so that rainwater can drain naturally without compromising the quality of the grapes through excessive swelling caused by waterlogging.

Jean Gazaniol took over in 1977 and succeeded in building a reputation for the wines of Château de Parenchère that quickly spread beyond France’s borders. Today, he works alongside the new shareholder, Mr. Per Landin, a Swedish wine enthusiast who fell in love with the estate in January 2005. Together, their goal is to honor the magnificent terroir of Parenchère by applying thoughtful and rigorous care to the vineyards, seeking to demonstrate that truly great wines can come from less well-known appellations.