Château de Malleret

The origins of the estate date back to the 16th century, when Pierre Eyquem De Montaigne, Mayor of Bordeaux and father of Michel de Montaigne, founded the estate during the reign of King Henry II. Later, Collineau, an artillery commander, owned the property and had powder magazines built there. In 1593, Pierre de Malleret acquired the estate, having been knighted for his service as equerry to King Louis XIV. Between 1730 and 1830, the Château passed through several Bordeaux families. During this period, Vincent Février bought the castle, expanded it by purchasing surrounding landholdings, and converted it into a wine estate.