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La Maison d'Estournel
Saint-Estèphe, Gironde, France · Independent · Core Luxury
Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe, once lived at Château Pomys. Hotelier Michel Reybier restored the house and, in 2019, opened it as La Maison d'Estournel, reunited with the adjacent Second Growth Cos d'Estournel. Fourteen rooms look over a five-acre park; La Chartreuse, an eight-bedroom private residence, can be taken for the house alone.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Leyssac
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About La Maison d'Estournel
- The historic Château Pomys was the private residence of Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, nicknamed the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe.
- Michel Reybier restored it and reopened the fourteen-room house in 2019 beside Cos d'Estournel.
- La Chartreuse is an exclusive-use eight-bedroom residence on the same estate.
- Cellar tours at Cos d'Estournel come with the stay; Michelin gave the house One Key in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Château Pomys was the private residence of Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe. Hotelier Michel Reybier restored the house and, in 2019, opened it as La Maison d'Estournel, reunited with the adjacent Second Growth Cos d'Estournel estate. La Chartreuse, an eight-bedroom private residence, can be taken for exclusive use.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant La Maison d'Estournel — Restaurant · Haute French
Experiences
- Pool — Presented as a place to enjoy summer, for diving in during the hottest hours and morning laps.
- Tour and tasting at Château Cos d'Estournel — A tour and tasting at the Château Cos d'Estournel estate, mentioned among experiences in the area.
- Exploring Saint-Émilion and the Arcachon basin — Excursions to the village of Saint-Emilion or the Arcachon basin, mentioned among area experiences.
- Cookery class at a 19th-century property — A cookery class at a 19th-century property, mentioned among area experiences.
Amenities
- Heated 18-meter outdoor swimming pool in Burgundy limestone
- Bistro-style restaurant with open kitchen and terrace overlooking the park
- Exclusive cellar tours and wine tastings at Château Cos d'Estournel
- Fitness room with Technogym equipment
- Complimentary electric bicycles for vineyard tours
- Five-acre park with centuries-old trees and a kitchen garden
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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More hotels in Saint-Estèphe
- La Chartreuse de Cos d’Estournel — La Réserve · Grand Luxury