Château Saint-Paul

Château Saint-Paul is one of two neighboring estates that once formed part of historic Château Charmail, before diverging into separate ownership over the past century. Today, the Liquard-Goudet and D'Halluin families are bringing these lands back together under the “Grand Charmail” project, reuniting Charmail (28 ha), Saint-Paul (29 ha), and Bardis (18 ha) into one continuous certified-organic vineyard. A glimpse into the past survives on old labels of Saint-Paul, which once featured the silhouette of Charmail’s château—evidence of their long-shared history. Though now under one family, each estate will keep its own identity, team, and personality. Saint-Paul’s modern chapter is led in the cellar by winemaker Arnaud Villette, originally from Normandie, whose easygoing energy and calm precision shape the wine’s style. Arnaud brings a refreshing, quietly confident approach entirely focused on authenticity, gentle extraction, and letting the vineyard speak without fuss. The vineyard sits on a south-facing hillside of mostly red clay with streaks of blue clay known for excellent water retention, especially valuable on this sunny slope. Saint-Paul currently produces one wine, made with spontaneous native-yeast fermentation and aged in a mix of concrete and steel. Compared to Charmail, Saint-Paul is lighter, more rustic, and effortlessly charming. As Vivien puts it, “It’s the kind of wine you pull out for everyday meals—not every occasion needs to be serious.” And Arnaud’s style fits perfectly: thoughtful, humble, and always guided by pleasure first.