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The World’s 100 Best Wineries

Château Cantenac

Saint-Émilion, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 45 2026

No. 1 in France

Château Cantenac

Château Cantenac is a family-run estate in Saint-Émilion that makes Merlot-led wines from 19 hectares of vineyard, now in its third or fourth generation of the family. Visits combine a guided tour of the vineyard, winery and barrel hall with a tasting of three to four wines in the château.

Highlights

  • Merlot and Cabernet wines
  • Vineyard walk
  • Barrel hall and cellars

Good to know

  • Booking by email with the estate
  • Tours last about one to two hours
  • Tasting prices from 9 to 75 euros

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