Journal
The Cellarium,
a new haven for hospitality
At Haut-Bailly, hospitality has always been conceived as an extension of our winemaking standards: discreet, precise and profoundly human.
With the opening of The Cellarium, a restoration of our historic cellars, we are enriching our range of experiences with a new haven designed to welcome every moment of encounter among wine lovers — from tastings and professional seminars to board meetings, receptions and shared moments with family or friends.
As Véronique Sanders, President of Château Haut-Bailly, expresses it so aptly:
“We envisioned The Cellarium as a true temple of wine — an elegant setting designed to welcome wine lovers, where they can discover and savour the wines of Haut-Bailly. It stands as the culmination of many years of architectural transformation across the estate, and as a heartfelt expression of our wish to share the living culture of wine and our enduring passion for this remarkable terroir.”
The name Cellarium — a nod to the English name cellar— also harks back to its Latin origin, where it described a ground-floor room in a home devoted to preserving wine and other precious goods. Here, it evokes a place crafted to honour our wines — to store them, present them, and share them with wine lovers from around the world.
A reimagined legacy devoted to the art of hospitality
“Constantly being on the move is demanding.
Haut-Bailly has never stopped evolving, questionning its practices, always seeking to surpass itself, on all fronts.”
The historic cellar, spanning over 1,200 square metres, stands today as a testament to this carefully considered transformation.
We have known this building for as long as we can remember. Erected several centuries ago, it once housed the estate’s very first vats. Beneath its timber frames, the patient rhythm of vinifications unfolded — the voices and laughter of cellar masters, the gentle clinking of tools, the fragrance of must and new oak — all weaving together the life of the estate over the decades.
In the 1980s, Jean Sanders, Véronique Sanders’ grandfather, commissioned an extension beside the two original vat rooms, dedicated to the barrel ageing of our wines.
The story continued in 2020 with the creation of an architectural chai — a true aesthetic achievement, but above all, a remarkable technical tool that marked a major milestone in Haut-Bailly’s evolution.
With the birth of the new cellar, this place imbued with memory was granted a new life — reborn as a welcoming space where the estate’s spirit and the joy of sharing wine continue to flourish.
From an architectural perspective, nothing was left to chance: every detail was conceived with heart and intention.
An architectural restoration guided by respect for heritage
The architectural intent is clear: to open up the volumes without betraying their identity, to reveal rather than impose, to preserve the soul of the vat room and barrel cellar while offering them a second life.
Entrusted to architect Daniel Roméo — who also designed the 2020 cellar — the rehabilitation of the building follows the stylistic continuity of the estate.
“This project,” he explains, “was born from an ongoing and creative dialogue with the estate. It has given rise to an architectural expression that remains true to Haut-Bailly’s resolutely elegant style.”
Thus, The Cellarium brings together contemporary functionality and heritage preservation. Noble materials and natural light define a harmonious ensemble, conceived to host moments of encounter around wine, gastronomy, and the convivial spirit that characterises Haut-Bailly.
Our teams are delighted to welcome visitors into three complementary spaces: a wine library dedicated to tastings that gracefully concludes private tours; a space celebrating wine, its culture, and its objects; and a reception hall overlooking the old vines, accommodating up to 140 guests for seated dinners, seminars, or cocktail events.
Outside, the garden naturally connects the Cellarium to the nearby vineyards, extending the site’s harmony.
Landscape designer Hervet Rosset explains that he imagined “a gentle transition towards the new reception area. The link unfolds with the vineyard and the surrounding nature, as the lawn merges seamlessly with the sandstone paving, completing the garden that was begun several years ago. Shrubs and fruit trees create a bucolic atmosphere while shaping an ideal setting for gatherings.”
The Ephemeral Dinners
In the spirit of a joyful gathering of neighbours, these dinners celebrate the strength and character of our terroir’s produce, in perfect harmony with our wines.
To celebrate the opening of The Cellarium, Haut-Bailly presents a series of Ephemeral Dinners, held in the reception hall every Thursday evening from 30 October to 18 December 2025.
Conceived in a spirit of conviviality, these gatherings invite local wine lovers to (re)discover the estate and its wines in a simple, warm, and welcoming atmosphere.
At the stove, Maxime Pommier, Chef of La Table Privée Haut-Bailly, offers a sincere, family-inspired cuisine rooted in the terroir.
The menu is accompanied by a wine list featuring around thirty references from the estate, a selection of wines served by the glass from different vintages, and a dedicated tasting set designed to explore the full depth and richness of Haut-Bailly’s wines.
