A Vineyard Older Than France – 2,000 Years of Survival

There are wineries… and then there are places where history refuses to fade.
Perched above Saint-Émilion, Château Saint-Georges stands as a living timeline — from Roman vineyards to medieval fortifications, Enlightenment architecture, and modern Bordeaux winemaking.
In this cinematic episode, we uncover how one hill survived empires, war, and even the devastation of phylloxera — proving that true terroir isn’t just soil, it’s persistence.
From Ausonius and Roman viticulture to the four defensive towers that still dominate the skyline, this estate is not just built on land — it’s built on continuity.

In this episode, we explore:
• The Roman origins of viticulture on this historic hill
• The transformation from villa to medieval fortress
• The Enlightenment redesign by Victor Louis
• The impact of phylloxera and the decision to rebuild
• Why clay-limestone terroir continues to define its wines
• How Château Saint-Georges competes in modern Bordeaux

This episode was filmed while working with Entre Vides, a Bordeaux-based wine tour agency.

00:00 – The Hill That Refused to Disappear
00:38 – Roman Origins & Ausonius
02:03 – From Villa to Fortress
02:46 – Power, Height & Strategy
03:24 – Political and Administrative Network
04:13 – Enlightenment Transformation
05:38 – Phylloxera & Rebirth
06:45 – The Terroir That Endures
07:44 – Continuity in the Modern Era
08:26 – Evidence in Stone

Explore The Chateau:
https://www.explorethechateau.com
https://www.instagram.com/explore_the_chateau

Château Saint-Georges:
https://chateau-saint-georges.com
https://www.instagram.com/chateausaintgeorges_montagne

Entre Vides:
https://www.entrevides.fr
https://www.instagram.com/entrevidesbordeaux

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