Château Ad Francos

Appellation : Francs – Côtes de Bordeaux

Château AD Francos (Château de Francs in Latin) is located in the town of Francs, about 50 kilometers north-east of Bordeaux, at the gates of the Dordogne. This human-sized family property of 8.68 hectares is part of the A.O.C. Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux , for its white and red wines. The château’s vineyard is planted on limestone soils with starfish, covered with calcareous molasses from the Agenais, facing south, mostly on the hillsides. The cellar of Château AD Francos is a unique place, a dream place to produce a great wine, a timeless space where history, architecture and oenology come together. Housed in the former fortress of the 14th Century from the Hundred Years War, it is a cellar ideally designed in the harmony of noble and authentic materials, such as oak, stone and stainless steel, for modern, precise winemaking. and mastered. The aging of the wines takes place in barrels in the semi-buried cellar from where one can observe the limestone nature of the subsoil. A natural spring flows continuously, thus creating a constant humidity level and a stable temperature throughout the aging of the wines. The arrangement of the cellar in floors allows the transfer of the harvest and the wines by gravity, in order to respect and preserve all the fruit. The estate is open to the public all year round, in order to offer a historical visit of the castle and the cellar, followed by a tasting of our different wines and vintages. This is an important activity to discover this place saved from ruin, the great wine history of our beautiful region and share our passion for nature, wine and history, in contact with visitors from all countries. . The oldest wing of the Château is now the space intended for the reception of our customers, visitors and guests. The castle has a website and an online store. He is present daily on the social networks Facebook and Instagram, in order to keep in touch with all our visitors and friends, and share with them, throughout the seasons, the life of the château, the vineyard and the winemaker.

Château Ad Francos

Appellation : Francs Côtes de Bordeaux

Château AD Francos (Château de Francs in Latin) is located in the town of Francs, about 50 kilometers north-east of Bordeaux, at the gates of the Dordogne.
This human-sized family property of 8.68 hectares is part of the A.O.C. Francs-Côtes-de-Bordeaux , for its white and red wines.
The château’s vineyard is planted on limestone soils with starfish, covered with calcareous molasses from the Agenais, facing south, mostly on the hillsides.
The cellar of Château AD Francos is a unique place, a dream place to produce a great wine, a timeless space where history, architecture and oenology come together.
Housed in the former fortress of the 14th Century from the Hundred Years War, it is a cellar ideally designed in the harmony of noble and authentic materials, such as oak, stone and stainless steel, for modern, precise winemaking. and mastered.
The aging of the wines takes place in barrels in the semi-buried cellar from where one can observe the limestone nature of the subsoil.
A natural spring flows continuously, thus creating a constant humidity level and a stable temperature throughout the aging of the wines.
The arrangement of the cellar in floors allows the transfer of the harvest and the wines by gravity, in order to respect and preserve all the fruit.
The estate is open to the public all year round, in order to offer a historical visit of the castle and the cellar, followed by a tasting of our different wines and vintages.
This is an important activity to discover this place saved from ruin, the great wine history of our beautiful region and share our passion for nature, wine and history, in contact with visitors from all countries. .
The oldest wing of the Château is now the space intended for the reception of our customers, visitors and guests.
The castle has a website and an online store. He is present daily on the social networks Facebook and Instagram, in order to keep in touch with all our visitors and friends, and share with them, throughout the seasons, the life of the château, the vineyard and the winemaker.

The owners' pitch.

“By taking the destiny of this magnificent Château Ad Francos in hand,
we quickly realize that it is much more than an entrepreneurial function, but rather to accept to take over a rich, long and fascinating history, and to work humbly to preserve and embellish our this unique place , but also to the identity of this beautiful Bordeaux terroir and its invaluable know-how, while accepting to engage in new battles for the future, for life, nature and knowledge.
Everything is already there, you just have to see and know how to appreciate.”

Qiong Er & Guillaume Brochard-Jiang

Focus on the Chateau.

Surface area

8 hectares

Wine types

Red
White

Ageing

12 to 18 months in barrels

Grape varieties

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon

Environmental protection

In conversion to organic farming since 2022

Open for tours

By appointment

Wines.

Chateau Ad Francos Red

The parcel harvest is drained by gravity into the stainless steel vats, with the best respect for the expression of the fruit, then, once fermented, it continues its “gravitational” journey like a journey through time, towards the aging cellar, where, for centuries, a spring from the origins of the castle has sprung up. A magnificent garnet red colour, dark and deep, almost black. A complex bouquet, reflecting its long ageing, toasted and vanilla notes, delicate scents of blackberry and blackcurrant. An ample attack, a perfectly balanced palate, concentrated, racy and with a structure that is both solid and elegant.
Its aromas of black fruits and spices persist in a finish of exceptional intensity and richness.

Chateau Ad Francos White

Historically, Francs has always been a land of whites. The pressing is preceded by a pellicular maceration in order to extract a maximum of aromas. Fermentation takes place in ovoid vats and in barrels to bring fat, roundness and complexity. Batonnages are carried out on a regular basis in order to give an incomparable body. The white wine of Château Ad Francos is part of the elite of world wines, ranked among the 5% of the best wines in the world on the oenophile community application, Vinvino; A great aromatic complexity, an ample and round mouth. Its intense bouquet ranges from fruity aromas to toasted notes. The juicy and fresh mouth reveals aromas of citrus fruits, exotic fruits, as well as gourmet notes of peach, pear, or honey.