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After
taking over the direction of the domain, May Eliane de Lencquesaing
undertook an ambitious renovation program. |
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Construction
of a bottling plant |
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Extension
to the 1st underground cellar, of 100 metres, capacity of 1800
barrels. Construction of accommodation for the personnel. |
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Development
of "The Orangerie" : two reception rooms with large
french windows looking out over the vineyards and the river, for seminaries
and visitors. Extension to the magnificent panoramic terrace overlooking 15km of vineyards, the Gironde and its islands. |
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Construction of two modern fermenting rooms with 33 thermoregulated
stainless steel tanks with an adjoining analysis laboratory. Construction of buildings for maintenance of agricultural equipment. |
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Construction
of a second underground cellar of which the 30 columns and vaults
evoke an enormous crypt. The construction was run by the architect
Bernard Mazières, who had already designed the underground
cellars for Chateau Margaux and Château Yquem. Restoration of the chateau with interior decoration, and renovation of the facade and roofs. |
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Renovation
of the gardens linking the wine making installations to the Chateau.
Balustrades, staircases and rose gardens reminiscent of Italian gardens
and Palladians. |
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Construction
of a reception "pavilion" for the employees of the property.
Computerisation of the management of the domain which ends this large renovation project. All of these investments mark the renewal of the Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande. |
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right balance between tradition and technology, the renovation program
is destined to enhance the value of excellence in wine through the
rationalisation of work and the mastery of fermentation, facilitates
the reception of professional and amateur wine lovers. Walking in the gardens, one can feel a search for beauty, harmony and excellence, driven by attention to detail and respect for the traditions of the Médoc that integrate so well with modernity. |
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