Château de Malherbes

The Château de Malherbes is a historic wine estate located in the commune of Latresne, in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France, on the right bank of the Garonne at the gates of Bordeaux (about thirty minutes from the city centre). It belongs to the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation.

The château itself was built in the 14th century by Guilhem de Malherbes, a crusading knight, and has maintained a continuous noble presence on the site since at least the 16th century. The estate has long been associated with viticulture. In recent decades much of its production was delivered to a cooperative cellar until a major revival began after its acquisition around 2014 by the Russian businessman Mikhaïl Bereshchanskii. Under the day-to-day management of Christophe Bedouet and with Julia Lindholm as co-owner and CEO, the property has been modernised and oriented towards high-quality wines and wine tourism.

The domain covers approximately 24–25 hectares, of which about 12 hectares are under vine in a single contiguous block. The terroir consists of clay and gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil that provides excellent drainage. The estate is certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale). Red wines are based mainly on Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; white wines combine Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. A new gravity-flow winery allows visitors to follow the entire vinification process. The range includes red and white wines under the Château de Malherbes label as well as a higher cuvée known as Malherbes (Grand Vin).

The 14th-century château stands in a landscaped park and forms the heart of an active wine-tourism offer that includes visits, tastings and immersive experiences. The estate continues to develop hospitality facilities.