Château de Cérons is a vineyard Chartreuse built at the end of the 17th century, listed as a supplementary historic monument since 2008. This house of light, designed to host distinguished guests and produce exceptional wines, is a true gem of Bordeaux’s wine heritage.

This family-owned estate has preserved magnificent and rare exterior and interior decor, featuring intricate floral, fruit, acanthus, and shell motifs, reflecting the rich architectural heritage of the Bordeaux wine region.

Located in the heart of the village of Cérons, within the Graves and Sauternes regions, and surrounded by imposing stone walls, Château de Cérons faces the charming 12th-century church, along the Garonne River.

This remarkable architectural ensemble evokes the glorious times when wines were loaded onto flatboats at the foot of the Château for shipment to the Chartrons quays in Bordeaux, and then to distant lands.

Throughout the 18th century, the Château was the summer residence of the illustrious Marquis de Calvimont family, who established it as a renowned wine estate. The quality of the wines produced, ranked among the best in the region, attests to the exceptional terroir and the expertise of its winemakers.

Château de Cérons, surrounded by its vineyards, is an iconic destination for wine tourism, offering visitors an immersion into the history of winemaking, the unique terroirs, and the characteristic grape varieties of the region. Wine tastings, cellar tours, and exploration of the prestigious Graves appellations enhance the unforgettable experience of this exceptional winery.

Various families have managed the Château de Cérons property over the years, including the renowned architect Roger Henry Expert, who frequently stayed here. A Grand Prix de Rome winner in 1912, his major works include the fittings of the Normandie ocean liner (1932-1935), the Trocadéro fountains in Paris (1936-1937), and several villas in Arcachon and Pyla (1924 and 1927). Roger Expert oversaw the restoration of the Château and passed away in Cérons on April 13, 1955.

In 1958, Suzanne and Jean Perromat acquired the Château de Cérons. Coming from a long lineage of winegrowers and doctors established in the Graves and Entre-deux-Mers regions for nine generations, they took over the management of this vineyard estate with great passion. Suzanne Perromat was enchanted by the beauty of the estate, while Jean Perromat was captivated by the quality of the terroir. Together, they contributed to enhancing Bordeaux’s reputation starting in the 1960s.

In 1980, Xavier Perromat joined the family estate and took charge of the technical management of the vineyard.

Deeply passionate about his terroir, Xavier took over the family estate management in 2012, bringing a new dynamic to both the technical and commercial aspects of this Bordeaux vineyard.

After 15 years of successful collaboration with Robert Georges Wilmers and Véronique Sanders at Château Haut-Bailly, Caroline joined Xavier to merge their expertise in this ambitious project. This bold move represents a challenge they set for themselves to elevate the quality and reputation of Château de Cérons wines to new heights.

This ambitious project adheres to a tradition of viticulture that respects the terroirs, grape varieties, and appellations of the region. The management of the vineyard focuses on wine tourism innovation and biodiversity preservation, while showcasing the living wine heritage of the Graves region. Passionate French winemakers strive to produce exceptional wines that reflect the authenticity and richness of this unique terroir.