Wine & Design

Château de Beaucastel’s Winery Wonder

Ancient design concepts underlie an architectural marvel of modern sustainability

The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar in the Rhône Valley, France
The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar, built in the 17th century. With its stacked barrels and large wooden vats, it’s one of the most recognizable cellars in the world. (Phil Karis)
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Louis-Antoine Grégo had a singular directive when he was tapped to be lead architect for Château de Beaucastel’s ambitious new project: Design the most sustainable winery in the world. Learn more about this historic construction!

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