About
Castle’s History
Blaye, Gironde
Build in 1856
Adjoining chapel
Marquis de Lagrange
History
The Castle
Château Borgeat de Lagrange is a stunning neo-Gothic castle nestled in the heart of Blaye, surrounded by Bordeaux’s legendary vineyards and overlooking the scenic Gironde estuary. While most of the original 17th-century castle is long gone, you can still spot traces of its past—like an ancient turret marked 1641 and a historic fountain standing alone in the park.
In 1856, the Marquis de Lagrange—a respected senator, scholar, and high-ranking member of the French Legion of Honour—transformed the estate into a fairytale retreat. Designed by Bordeaux architect Gustave Alaux (a protégé of the legendary Viollet-le-Duc), the château is pure Gothic revival charm. Its grand structure features an octagonal tower with classic chequered detailing, a whimsical turret, and an array of eerie gargoyles and chimeras that give the place a storybook vibe. Connected to the old turret is a beautifully preserved chapel, decked out with exquisite stained glass and paintings that scream old-world luxury.
This place isn’t just a castle: it’s a mood.
History
The vineyard: A Legacy of Bordeaux Excellence
Back in the 19th century, this wasn’t just any vineyard—it was ranked. The estate’s wines earned serious cred, landing First Bourgeois status for its top-tier plots and Second Bourgeois for its palus (riverside) wines in 1868. These accolades weren’t just local hype—they were stamped into history by the iconic wine bible, “Bordeaux and Its Wines”, edition after edition.
Think of it like the Michelin Guide of 1800s Bordeaux: if your name was in there, you were doing something right. And Château Borgeat de la Grange? Oh, it was doing everything right.
History
Today
The current owners, Tristan and Estelle Borgeat, brother and sister, have embarked on the renovation of this magnificent property to restore it to its former splendor. Significant renovation work has been undertaken in the Château section, in order to welcome you in these majestic rooms and lounges.
It has also been completely refurnished, the original furniture having been sold at auction in the 1950s… but fortunately we are in possession of a period document allowing us to refurnish it as close as possible to the original.
The renovations are not finished (will they one day?) and you will be able to admire, over the months and years, the modifications which restore it, day after day, to its past splendor.
The vineyard and outbuildings have not been neglected, with the renewal of part of the historic vineyard of the estate. Likewise for the stables and old wine cellars, separated for more than half a century from the property, are now reunited.
You can follow the progress of our adventure on our Instagram account @maisonborgeat
