The history of the family that founded this unique place and that of Gascony, have been linked for over eight centuries. The first member of that family that settled in the south of France during the 12th century founded the famous château. Over the next four hundred years, he and his descendants left an indelible mark on the region. Among them can be found Crusaders, local Consuls and they were instrumental in building the fortification of the castle’s village. The family was among the local notables who contributed to building up the region, leaving us magnificent historic monuments such as fortified castles and cathedrals and exciting legends. Later on, his passion for adventure, creativity and a taste for the finest pleasures in life, was inherited by one of the family descendant. And it was this 16th century heir who is believed to have first served Armagnac to his entourage in the great hall of the Château.
The existence of Armagnac was mentioned for the first time in the region in the 15th century, thanks to the combined cask manufacturing skills of the Gauls, the viticulture know-how of the Romans and the distillation artistry of the Moors.
Around the beginning of the 20th century, our family eventually acquired the Château and developed an Armagnac brand, one of the oldest in the region (1855), and gave it a high level status in French gastronomy. But things evolved; the Armagnac brand does no longer exist. “Les Vignes de Victoire” replaced the Armagnac production. The vineyard produces, for the homestead, a superb Gascon white wine - ugni blanc and colombard – used for the production of the best Armagnacs ). Today, it can be tasted in our former “chais”, transformed into huge and elegant reception halls, offering a reputed location for festivities in a pleasant and original setting.