• A 14 keys hotel in the heart of the Medoc in the former home of Louis Gaspard d’Estournel – founder of Cos d’Estournel
• Imagined by fame designer Alex Michaelis also behind Soho House
• A charming country house; simple & elegant just an hour north of Bordeaux (45 min from Bordeaux airport)
• All rooms offer a lovely view on the vineyards and the surrounding parc
• Farm to table dining. Own vegetables and own mini farm
• Open plan living area featuring the restaurant, bar and library lounge where locals come and enjoy the new address of Michel Reybier
• Local living and experiences of the Médoc
• Wine tastings in the house cellar
• Easy access to Cos d’Estournel winery
• 20 minutes’ drive from the most famous chateaux of Margaux & the Medoc and 35 min drive from the first beaches of Hourtin on the Atlantic coast

A verdant landscape featuring slopes planted with some of the most famous vineyards in the world, the Médoc stretches languorously along the Gironde estuary, a mere one-hour drive from Bordeaux. Owner of Château Cos d’Estournel, Michel Reybier has transformed the house of Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel, founder of the estate, into a residence dedicated to the joy of relaxing in the heart of nature.

For a weekend or a short break, La Maison d’Estournel with its 14 elegant and warm rooms welcomes city dwellers looking to unplug – whether as a couple, with family or or among friends. English designer Alex Michaelis has created a decor entirely in tune with the surroundings, where simplicity is the keynote. Here, time suddenly seems to slow down, giving way to a forgotten rhythm within a deliciously calm, unspoiled place.
An opportunity to indulge in a real urban detox, to renew a healthy and authentic lifestyle, far from any artifice or need to keep up appearances. Infinitely restful and absolutely necessary to reconnect with oneself and those one loves.

Thus ran the description of the residence of the founder of Cos d’Estournel in the mid-19th century, exactly as he had dreamed it would be. A century and a half later, the young saplings of the magnificent grounds have grown into venerable trees, yet the spirit has remained the same.
Michel Reybier, careful to perpetuate Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel’s values and ambitions, has honored him by finally bringing together the Cos d’Estournel estate and the private residence of the “Maharadjah de Saint- Estèphe”, just a few hundred meters away. With this new design, the remarkable architectural ensemble has recaptured its original integrity.

Interior
The tone is set right from the start: guests are made to feel at home here. The huge open space on the ground floor is designed like a private residence, where you can move smoothly between the cozy lounge with its spectacular fireplace and the dining room with its large convivial tables, as well as between the library and the kitchen – the latter being freely accessible to those wishing to discover the secrets of the chef at work.
Ignoring the conventional codes of the traditional hotel industry, this is a place dedicated to an art of living in complete simplicity, where guests can even try their hand in the kitchen if the fancy takes them.

Surroundings
Discover the wonders of the vegetable garden and chat with the gardener about tomatoes and zucchini. Laze in the sun on the terrace before getting lost in the grounds, where the giant redwood and cedars have seen more than one game of hide and seek...
Between bike rides and golf, picnics in the vineyards and fishing, immersing yourself in the rich and wild terroir of the Médoc region is tinged with a sense of cheerful nostalgia. An authentic change of scenery in a charming residence, offering a forceful reminder that happiness is a fundamentally simple thing.
Owning five-hectare grounds with century-old trees is therefore a real privilege here. Nestled in the surrounding vineyards, the huge English-style garden created in the 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel is large enough to stroll randomly and get lost in the greenery, enjoy lunch in the shade of majestic trees, have tea in a romantic grove or read quietly in a hammock in complete privacy.
A careful look even reveals dolphins, a surprising symbol decorating one of the two splendid square towers made of ashlar masonry, set on either side of the house. A subtle reminder of the closeness of the ocean. It is indeed not uncommon to spot the silhouette of a boat appearing to sail over the vineyards... No, it is not a mirage, only the Gironde estuary that can be seen in the distance! Full of surprises, the grounds conceal a charming vegetable garden behind a bouquet of trees, complete with its scarecrow, a wooden cabin for the gardener’s tools and even a henhouse. This is where the Chef comes to get fresh eggs, fruit and vegetables. From terroir to table...

Rooms
Powerfully inspired by the bucolic environment, designer Alex Michaelis has chosen noble and natural materials, in tune with the country home atmosphere desired by Michel Reybier. Spread over two floors built around an elegant stone and iron staircase, the 14 rooms and suites are divided into four categories. The entire residence features vintage-style solid oak floors and natural materials such as raw linen or velvet, punctuated by discreet references to the world of the vine.

Culinary & Wine tasting
World famous for its wines, Bordeaux is also not to be outdone when it comes to food. In the heart of the southwest, the region is part of the Gascony region, a land inhabited by people who love the good things in life, and rich in excellent products, from the tradition of foie gras to the gathering of mushrooms and truffles, from strawberries to Sables des Landes asparagus...
The chef of the hotel’s restaurant pays tribute to the treasures of this generous terroir with local seasonal cuisine, modernized with a view to maximizing lightness and simplicity. Thanks to the open kitchen concept, guests can sit around the counter and enjoy a glass of wine or have a front-row seat witnessing and even participating in meal preparation with the chef.
In the Bordeaux region, no mansion would be complete without a cellar... and here, once again, Louis-Gaspard d’Estournel had everything planned. The basement of his house conceals a superb vaulted cellar made entirely of stone, into which daylight streams through a dedicated window. The tasting area is devoted to the wines of Cos d’Estournel: Cos d’Estournel and Pagodes de Cos.
Connoisseurs will recognize the carved elephants, the symbols of Cos d’Estournel, a property founded in 1791. Just next to the tasting area, recent work has unearthed a secret cellar that has been walled in for generations and is now used for conservation.

NEW in 2023
In the heart of the grounds with their hundred-year-old trees, the 18-meter swimming pool is entirely at ease in a beautifully secluded spot, to be enjoyed by guests at this country house embracing the vineyards of Saint-Estèphe.
Only one thing was missing. In the heart of the grounds with their hundred-year-old trees, the 18-meter swimming pool is entirely at ease in a beautifully secluded spot, to be enjoyed by guests at this country house embracing the vineyards of Saint-Estèphe, a name that sparks a quiver of emotion among connoisseurs of fine wines. The shimmering reflections of the water might even lead the imagination to conjure up images of legendary movie scenes from The Swimming Pool starring Romy Schneider.