An authentic 19th chateau surrounded by vineyards in Bourgogne.
The Château de Cîteaux is one of the oldest landmarks of Meursault.
In 1098 Robert de Molesme, abbott and founder of the Abbey of Molesme, received as a donation from the Duke of Burgundy Eudes I a plot of grapevines in Meursault. On that very location the monks constructed cellars to produce and age wines derived the bestowed grapevines. Scholarly, passionate and extremely hard-working, the monks soon acquired the know-how that has made the reputation of the region’s wines today, and that were widely developed throughout Burgundy...
A chateau transformed into a splendid hotel resort and Fruititherapy spa !
From the authentic Cistercian cellars to the slate rooftop, this stunning estate has been entirely renovated by its new proprietors. Special craftsmen conditioned in historical monuments were called
on to do the delicate work of restoring paintings, tapestries, fireplaces in white marble or porphyry… for a carefully remodelled rendition.
Understandably attached to Burgundy, their native region, the backers of this audacious project, have been particularly attentive to maintaining the historical...
A living archeological treasure.
In 1098 at the end of the 11th century, the monks of Cîteaux settled in the Saône valley where they founded the Abbey of Cîteaux. Eudes I Duke of Burgundy bestowed on the abbey a “clos” or parcel of vines in Meursault.
The monks began the construction of vaulted cellars that continued to expand over 700 years… They truly testify to a labour of love and patience dedicated to the art of making wine for the sake of enriching the abbey.
Today, these ancient Cistercian wines cellars have been beautifully restored to their original state with...
The Spa Hotel Resort la Cueillette will open in June 2012. For further information or advanced reservations beginning now, kindly fill out the sheet here below.