Château Haut-Colombier

At the southern end of the Côtes De Blaye, the 400 year old Château Haut-Colombier is in the village of Cars, situated on one of the highest hills of the area, overlooking the Gironde estuary. Olivier and Emmanuel Chéty are heirs to a long tradition of winemaking on the 54 hectare estate. Their family purchased Château Haut-Colombier in 1803, and they are the eighth generation to run it, combining the best aspects of traditional and innovative winemaking techniques. The name Château Haut-Colombier comes from the medieval dovecote which lies near the house.