Château Moncets, in Néac near Saint-Émilion, hosts seminars, tastings and weddings in an 18th-century château on a wine estate. Its reception hall of 170 m2 seats 120 or takes 150 standing, a 300 m2 terrace opens onto a 2-hectare park, and three premium suites sleep up to six on the upper floor.
Seminars and company events
The hall has a 40 m2 caterer's office and a projector for presentations, which makes it workable for a half-day or full-day seminar, a dinner or a standing cocktail. The terrace, open to the park, is the space for coffee breaks and outdoor moments. Every year in April, during the en primeur week, the château hosts exclusive tastings for French and international journalists, in partnership with major players of the Bordeaux wine trade.
The estate is part of Les Domaines de Moncets, a group of five wine properties on 56 hectares in several appellations, including Lalande-de-Pomerol and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. A visit of the vats and the barrel cellar, followed by a tasting, can be added to an event. Visits are open Monday to Friday from October to March and every day from April to September.
Weddings and receptions
The château was fully renovated in 2023 and offers the hall, the terrace and the century-old park for ceremonies and receptions. The three suites let the couple and relatives stay in the château. Other guests can sleep at Château La Voûte, the group's other property in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, 10 minutes away. A wedding brochure gives the room, capacity, equipment and lodging details.
Rooms and capacities
The reception hall covers 170 m2. It seats 120 guests or takes 150 for a standing cocktail. The caterer's office measures 40 m2. The terrace covers 300 m2. The park spreads over 2 hectares and holds old trees. The estate also holds special evenings from time to time, such as a gala dinner in the event hall with a guest chef, on dates published on its events page.
Accommodation
Three premium suites on the upper floor of the château house up to six people. Larger groups use Château La Voûte, 10 minutes away, which the estate offers for guests of weddings. The number of bedrooms at La Voûte is not stated.
Catering
The hall comes with a caterer's office rather than a named chef, so the meal is organized with the team. The estate does not state whether a caterer is imposed or chosen freely.
History and setting
The château dates from the 18th century and stands between the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol vineyards, a few steps from famous properties. The vines are in conversion to organic farming, and a pond in the north of the park supports local wildlife.
Getting there
The château is in Néac, in the Gironde, near Saint-Émilion. The pages read give no railway station, airport or travel time.
