Vineyard chateau outpost
A neoclassical French chateau rises unexpectedly above Maharashtra flatlands, surrounded by working vineyards, padel courts, and burgundy pool loungers.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Interiors feature rich burgundy tones, Parisian flea-market furnishings, and custom woven tapestries by Jaipur Rugs.
Notable
Ayurvedic bodywork crafted with Ananda in the Himalayas, paired with an outdoor hot plunge facing the forest.
Notable
The sixty-six-acre estate offers guided winery tastings, grassland wildlife safaris, horseback riding, and outdoor padel courts.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
rooms are bold and eclectic, with burgundy as the dominant note, mid-century upholstery, chandeliers, patterned rugs and art collected from flea markets across France.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The surrounding grasslands and reserve forest shelter native chinkara deer, offering wildlife safaris two hours outside Pune.
The rooms
Arched ceilings, chevron leather headboards, and burgundy soaking tubs overlook the vines, opening onto private terraces facing the estate.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool sits beneath an arched colonnade, lined with wooden loungers and fringed burgundy parasols.
The hot plunge pool
A circular outdoor plunge pool sits flush with the timber deck, facing straight out into the reserve forest.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Rosso
Handmade pastas and slow-simmered sugos are served along arched windows, surrounded by marble floors and gallery walls.
At the table
Sommeliers pour estate vintages at a long wooden table set within the vaulted barrel cellar.
How it began
Originally built as an opulent private country manor and winery, the chateau was overhauled into an intimate thirty-two room retreat.
Good to know
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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.