With French wines, the words châ​teau and domaine are interchangeable. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A châ​teau is a single estate composed of vineyards surrounding a building where the wine is made. The word château is commonly used in Bordeaux, and some châteaux can be quite palatial (although they don’t have to be). The word domaine is generally used in Burgundy. A domaine is a collection of vineyard parcels, all of which are owned by the same person or entity. Usually these parcels are small and may be located in different villages and appellations.