A FAMILY STORY
In 1740 when the Ricome de Surville family bought the Chateau de Valcombe, it was nothing more than vast bare land and a building used as a hunting lodge. Over the years and generations, the estate transformed into a real agricultural and wine-growing operation. The Château itself was completed in 1860.

The first major award was given to Valcombe wines at the 1855 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Then again during that of 1873 in Vienna. These awards are still visible in the Château’s tasting cellar.

Located on the southern borders of the Rhône Valley, Château de Valcombe is probably the Rhône estate closest to the Mediterranean, while being located more than 100m above sea level. This particular location has a major influence on the typicality of our wines…