The first historical records of Château Plain Point date back to the year 1480. Embark on a journey through several centuries of history.
In 2023, Château Plain Point entered a new era with the construction of a custom-designed winery to showcase the terroir.
It is the alchemy between its landscapes, its mosaic of soils, its oceanic climate, and its location at the confluence of two major rivers that creates the unique soul of Château Plain Point wines.
At Château Plain Point, we work like the greatest artisans to delicately and precisely reveal the nuances and subtleties of our terroir.
"The first historical traces attesting to the existence of Château Plain Point date back to the year 1480. Historians agree that its strategic position, overlooking the valley, was likely noticed and utilized well before this period."
The De Marbun family of parliamentarians inherits Château Plain Point, thus beginning an intergenerational transfer of ownership.
The first official records attest to the sale of wine produced on the property.
Château Plain Point falls victim to a fire, and the harvest is devastated by the actions of D'Harsilmont, Duke of Fronsac. Fortunately, the building is preserved.
The owner, De Gombaut, is arrested and executed. The château is then auctioned off to a farmer from Saint-Aignan, who gradually lets it deteriorate.
Joseph Chaperon, a prominent wine merchant from Libourne, acquires the property, undertakes its expansion and renovation, thus giving it its current appearance.
The château passes through the hands of several families, who continually expand the vineyard and improve the quality of the wines. The wines of Château Plain Point grace the most prestigious tables in France, such as the restaurant Le Fouquet's in Paris and even the table of the Elysée Palace.
In 2013, the arrival of Mr. Shi Yuzhu at the helm of the estate transformed the history of Château Plain Point, marking the beginning of a new chapter: one of Excellence and Precision.