Bordeaux, FranceLeognan
Château Le Pape
Restored vineyard chartreuse
Restored vineyard chartreuse
The five-room estate runs like a private residence, where guests taste back vintages in La Vinothèque between walks through the vines.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1805 chartreuse restored by stonemasons using local blonde limestone for architectural symmetry.
Notable
Guests gain private access to neighbouring Château Haut-Bailly cellars for Grand Cru tastings.
Listed
Classic chartreuse proportions overlook gardens framed by old plane trees and Lebanon cedars.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In Léognan among nine hectares of Pessac-Léognan vineyards, just south of Château Haut-Bailly.
The rooms
Camille sits inside an original stone tower, while other bedrooms look over the vines beneath exposed timber beams.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated infinity pool sits on a stone terrace under tall trees, looking straight out over the vines.
At the table
Breakfast arrives on the stone terrace overlooking the vineyards, or under a tiered chandelier in the dining room.
How it began
Pierre Bobineau, a Bordeaux master sailmaker, built the original chartreuse in 1805 after acquiring surrounding vineyard plots piece by piece.
Bordeaux
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.