June 2026
“Gardens Among the Vines”,
a newf feature in Les Echos Série Limitée
“Gardens Among the Vines”,
a newf feature in Les Echos Série Limitée
Les Echos Celebrates Gardens Within Wine Estates
In its special “Art de Vivre” and “Wines & Spirits” feature, Les Echos Série Limitée shines a spotlight on five wine estates renowned for their remarkable gardens, noting that: “In Provence, the Médoc and Burgundy, wine estates are enhanced by magnificent parks that invite visitors to stroll, reflect and admire their surroundings.”
The article opens with Château de La Chaize, described as a true “gem”, where “below the château’s terrace unfolds a splendid French formal garden populated with sculpted yews and boxwood hedges, restored from a 17th-century painting. Equally remarkable is the kitchen garden, with its unique star-shaped layout arranged around a central basin and planted with fruit trees, flowers and vegetables growing side by side. A rose garden featuring more than 200 rose bushes and elegant hornbeam arcades complete the ensemble.”
This recognition also pays tribute to the dedication and expertise of our gardening team, who work throughout the year to preserve, maintain and enhance this exceptional landscaped heritage, allowing visitors to rediscover the spirit of the gardens envisioned in the 17th century.
The magazine also highlights the estate’s spectacular renaissance as it celebrated its 350th anniversary, its outstanding architectural heritage, and the gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, the celebrated landscape architect of the Sun King.
Wines and Wine Tourism Experiences Also Recognised
The journalist highlights both the estate’s wines and its wine tourism experiences. In particular, she recommends “savouring” the BROUILLY “Les Deux Amis” 2023 cuvée, made from 100% Gamay Noir, praising its “aroma of small red fruits and berries, fruity and floral, with great delicacy.”
Among the experiences featured by the magazine is the “In the Footsteps of André Le Nôtre” tour. This experience invites visitors to explore the château’s formal French gardens and historic kitchen garden before continuing their discovery with a cellar tour and a tasting of the estate’s wines.
This visit is sure to appeal to lovers of heritage, nature and fine wines seeking an authentic introduction to Beaujolais.
This recognition from Les Echos further confirms Château de La Chaize’s position as one of the region’s must-visit destinations, offering a unique experience where heritage, the art of gardens and the great wines of Beaujolais come together in perfect harmony.