The Cellar of the Domaine de Corps de Loup

The cellar of the Château de Corps de Loup is a true masterpiece of engineering, designed to offer ideal conditions for storing and aging wine.

Its architecture is based on natural principles, allowing for optimal control of temperature and humidity. Thanks to an ingenious ventilation system, the cellar ensures stable and consistent aging, a key element in developing the wine’s full aromatic complexity.

An ancestral ventilation system is integrated: the chimneys and arrow-slit windows play an essential role in air circulation. This constant renewal enables natural and efficient regulation.

The process relies on a subtle balance: air enters through the arrow slits, condenses on the cooler, more humid walls of the cellar, then draws down cooler air, while warm air is evacuated through the chimneys.

This natural convection phenomenon helps maintain a stable temperature, without mechanical intervention, thus ensuring optimal aging of the wines.

This system perfectly illustrates the ingenuity of ancient builders, who knew how to harness natural elements to create the ideal environment for wine maturation.

Even today, this exceptional cellar continues to preserve and enhance the great wines of the estate, bearing witness to a centuries-old expertise and a living tradition.