History
When Tine Claeys and Marc Verstraete first saw Château Castigno, they instantly felt that something very special had just begun. After exploring the world, they had discovered one of the best kept secrets, hidden in the South of France. They took over the historic estate and its vineyard, to restore it and give it back its former glory.
The time spent in Castigno has made them cherish this place with love. The inspiration that has guided the natural environment of this picturesque and authentic site of the Midi has developed a desire to share with friends, family and visitors.
That's when the idea of a Hybrid Organic Wine Village arose. This concept allows guests to disconnect, enjoy the serenity of the Castigno Village and confide in caring hands to rest and rejuvenate.
The first stages were devoted to the vineyard, located on the foothills of the Montagne Noire, through its reshaping in a spirit of integration in the Mediterranean environment and its mild climate.
Tine and Marc work closely with Michel Tardieu and Philippe Cambie, experts recognized as two of the greatest oenologists of today, to create the range of organic wines "Château Castigno".
Tine and Marc are involved in a wine tourism project - the rebirth of a village - based on the comfort of a simple life at a slow pace that we share with those we love.
For the renovation of the Maison des Vendangeurs and the Maison de Vigneron in the village of Assignan, the architectural blueprint were individually designed combining the aspects of a lifestyle of the past and the design of the moment.
The philosophy of a simple life perfectly matches the sophistication of the Château; as evidenced by its amazing renovation, which has preserved a historic heritage dating back to Roman times. Everything here is impregnated with this idea.