Located just 45 minutes from downtown Santiago, Casa Don Melchor preserves a valuable artistic heritage and a unique natural setting, making it one of Chile’s leading cultural landmarks in high-end wine tourism.

With more than a century of history, Casa Don Melchor, set in the heart of Pirque, is a space that safeguards tradition while showcasing a distinctive artistic and natural richness. Today, its gardens, architecture, and cultural heritage take part in the legacy and patrimony of the wine industry.

A Unique Botanical Heritage

Built in 1875, Casa Don Melchor stands out not only for its historical value but also for its remarkable natural and botanical heritage. The 22-hectare park was designed by renowned French landscape architect Guillermo Renner, who worked on several important sites throughout Chile.

This centenary park blends native and exotic species carefully arranged across the grounds, establishing itself as a true botanical and natural legacy within Chile’s high-end wine tourism. Notable species include beeches, magnolias, maqui, French oaks, sequoias, tulip trees, araucarias, and Chilean palms, along with  a century-old cypress and a Brazilian araucaria.

The park also features an artificial lagoon, home to water lilies, fish, and birds such as geese, ducks, and herons, further enhancing the biodiversity of this natural environment. This botanical landscape positions Casa Don Melchor as a benchmark of natural and cultural heritage, where history, architecture, and nature intertwine in a unique legacy for Chilean wine tourism.

Preserving a Singular Artistic Value

With more than 4,000 square meters of built space, high ceilings, and 22 rooms, Casa Don Melchor is distinguished by its sober and refined architecture, as well as its artistic wealth, composed of pieces that are part of its original heritage. Its salons once displayed art works by renonwned artists such as Monvoisin, Lambert, and Subercaseaux, now safeguarded in private collections or museums.

Today, some elements remain in their original locations: the two bronze greyhounds, the statues, and the amphorae surrounding the shrubs are preserved exactly as they were arranged in the 19th century, maintaining authenticity and reinforcing the estate’s patrimonial character.

Casa Don Melchor stands as an icon of high-end wine tourism, where its natural and artistic surroundings, together with the excellence of its Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, are combined to offer unforgettable moments. We invite you to discover Casa Don Melchor and enjoy truly unique experiences.