Chateau de la Terriere

BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE

The Château de la Terrière has stood in Cercié, facing Mount Brouilly,since the 14th century, in the heart of the Beaujolais region. It is one of the oldest estates in the region. After belonging to successive generations of lords, Château de la Terrière was bought in 2003 and important works have been done in the cellars and in the vineyards. The master craftsmen Grégory Barbet, today manager of the Château, is the 9th génération of a winegrowers family. He is also owner of Domaine de la Pirolette with his wife Virginie. Frédéric Maignet is the winemaker of Château de la Terrière. He is also consultant oenologist for numerous other estates in Beaujolais.