Beaucastel’s €12M Wine Chapel: A Sustainable Rhône Icon 🍷
Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone Valley, France | Credits to Modelisations Studio Mumbai
If there were ever a place where wine felt sacred, it’s here. In May 2025, legendary Rhône producer Château de Beaucastel unveiled its new €12 million eco-winery, affectionately known as the Wine Chapel. It’s not just a cellar—it’s a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design.
A Legacy Carved Into Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Inside the house and the tasting room. | Credits to Nicolas Facenda
For over 100 years, the Perrin family has been at the heart of Beaucastel’s world-class wines. Their dedication to organic and biodynamic farming has earned them global respect—from collectors with deep cellars to sommeliers at Michelin-starred restaurants. The Wine Chapel is their next chapter: a bold investment ensuring Beaucastel’s wines remain iconic for generations to come.
Designed by Visionaries: Architects Behind the Wine Chapel
Renovation talks with architect Bijoy Jain in his studio in Mumbai | Credits to Gabin Rivoire
This stunning winery was crafted by a dream team:
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Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai – Renowned for merging tradition, natural materials, and light. His winning design captured Beaucastel’s soul.
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Studio Méditerranée (Louis-Antoine Grégo) – Brought Provençal expertise, ensuring the structure harmonises with its terroir.
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Tom Stuart-Smith – Designed the surrounding gardens and courtyards, weaving native plants and water features into a serene landscape.
Their collaboration resulted in a space that’s both luxurious and understated—more sanctuary than showpiece.
Sustainable Innovation Meets Provençal Beauty
Construction using materials from the land itself. | Credits to Studio Mediterranee
The Wine Chapel doesn’t just look beautiful—it protects the environment while perfecting winemaking:
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Built from rammed earth and recycled materials, blending seamlessly with the Rhône Valley’s ochre tones.
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Solar panels supply power, while a rain-fed cooling system and underground water basin regulate temperature naturally.
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Passive ventilation and buried sections of the building reduce energy use without compromising precision.
This isn’t greenwashing—it’s a benchmark for sustainable wineries worldwide.
Precision Winemaking at Its Finest
New foudre cellar at Beaucastel. | Credits to Nicolas Facenda
Inside, the Wine Chapel elevates Beaucastel’s craftsmanship:
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State-of-the-art fermentation controls preserve the character of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grapes.
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Enhanced barrel ageing conditions improve depth, balance, and longevity.
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Each vintage is crafted with even greater accuracy, ensuring the wines you love only get better.
Why the Wine Chapel Matters to Wine Lovers
The outdoor space. | Credits to Iwan Baan (Left) & Tom Mullen (Right)
Whether you’re a collector, an eco-conscious drinker, or a Rhône enthusiast, the Wine Chapel signals something extraordinary:
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For collectors: Expect Beaucastel’s legendary ageing potential to reach new heights.
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For travellers: This architectural gem is now a must-see destination in the Rhône Valley.
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For wine lovers everywhere: It proves luxury and sustainability can coexist—beautifully.
Experience Château de Beaucastel at Home
You don’t need a plane ticket to taste the future of Beaucastel. Discover our hand-picked Château de Beaucastel wines, crafted with the same care and precision celebrated in the Wine Chapel:
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 – A classic Rhône red brimming with lush dark berries, Provençal herbs, and refined tannins, built to age gracefully.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc – A vibrant white with stone fruit, citrus blossom, and delicate minerality, offering creamy texture and a fresh, elegant finish.
Each bottle is a toast to tradition, innovation, and timeless elegance.
