The Lagrézette castle (sometimes called The Grézette) is located in the municipality of Caillac, 11 km northwest of Cahors, on the right bank of the Lot.
It was built in the sixteenth century on a site where in the twelfth century had been built a strong house. The land forms a scree of stones (hence the name "little grèze") overlooking the river was bought in the fifteenth century by Adhemar de Massault. But it was his son Peter, who built the Renaissance castle in memory of his father, his other son, Gilibert, archdeacon of Cahors, famous for appreciating art, having brought some tips on architectural plan.
Over the centuries succeeded then different owners. One of the most notable was Jean-Jacques Ambert (1765-1851), major general, whose son Joachim, born in the same castle in 1804, also general, was also advised State, writer and historian.
The whole then falls in relative anonymity until 1979. Leader employee of the company Cartier, Alain-Dominique Perrin discovered this year-there Lagrézette the castle and experiences a heart stroke. He became owner the following year. Starts then a Renaissance castle restoration project patient as its gardens, its dovecote. As for the wine, it is taken in hand.
Passionate about contemporary art, the new owner allows renowned artists to bring their touch to the interior decoration (as Caesar or Combas).
Protected as historical monuments since 1982, its proud and subtle figure overlooking the vineyards of being visible from kilometers around the castle Lagrézette has become a must during a stay in the region of Cahors. As for the wine now produced on about 60 hectares, it is one of the most famous appellation.
We can admire the castle from the outside and it is possible to visit the underground cellar built in 1992 on three levels, the principle of gravity during winemaking to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Information at +33 5 65 20 07 42.
