Our story

There is a specific point in the day when the shadow of the Saint-Martin de Mazerat church falls over Château Beauséjour. Built between the end of the 11th century and the start of the 12th, this religious structure, which once hosted Saint-Émilion’s canons, reminds us of the promontory’s rich history and geography – with sacred and cultural roots that run just as deep as its vines.

Standing the test of time

On this limestone slope, concealing a labyrinthine network of quarries in which Beauséjour’s wines are aged, generations of men and women have left their mark. Most notably among them is the Duffau-Lagarrosse family, who has worked tirelessly for nearly 170 years to produce wines receiving global critical acclaim. Since the creation of the Saint-Émilion classification in 1955, Beauséjour has belonged to the inner circle of châteaux awarded Premier Grand Cru Classé Premier B status.

« With Prisca Courtin, we are equally committed to the family legacy as to the truest possible expression of Saint-Émilion’s terroir. We want to create elegant, subtle wines, that have body but, above all, lots of freshness. »

A serendipitous encounter

The property’s destiny changed course in 2021 when the young oenologist met Prisca Courtin, of the same generation, and in charge of diversifying the activities of her own family, owners of the Clarins group. Prisca was immediately drawn to the estate and its rich history. Recognising their shared values and ambitions, she sought to acquire Château Beauséjour on behalf of the group. This new partnership allows Joséphine Duffau-Lagarrosse to oversee the château’s legacy and the production of the château’s future vintages.