Château & History
Château Belvédère has been a wine-producing vineyard for centuries. Situated in the Bordeaux Supérieur region, it currently produces grapes intended for red, white and rosé wines.
The known history of Château Belvédère begins with Oscar De Géreaux, who was born in the house in 1812. De Géreaux was a famous captain in the French Army and a hero of the Battle of Sidi Brahim, in which he died in 1845. A statue of De Géreaux stands in the nearby town of Libourne. You can also find a monument commemorating the battle just a kilometre from the property.
The property was originally purchased by Jean and Marie Laugeai, who passed it down to their daughter Marie Laugeai Cavignac and son-in-law Barthélémy Cavignac. Marie and Barthélémy Cavignac had three children; their son Max Cavignac and his wife Christiane became custodians of the property. With his chosen career path taking him to the rank of Colonel in the Gendarmerie, Max Cavignac was not closely involved with the wine business but leased the land to a wine cooperative. Max passed away in 2010 at the age of 99, by which time Château Belvédère had sadly fallen into disrepair.
With the Château needing significant investment and renovation, Louis – Max’s and Christiane's son who inherited the estate - called upon the expertise of his daughter Hélène and her husband Karl to formulate a plan to restore the property to its former glory. Hélène, Karl and the family worked tirelessly to update the Château and make the most of its wonderful location, grounds and history.
Over five years, Château Belvédère was painstakingly restored and renovated. The family worked with local artisans to ensure the property’s status as a quintessential beautiful vineyard Château, was restored.
Hélène and Karl hope that their own young children will one day take up the baton and continue maintaining the property and its heritage for future generations to enjoy.
