George Lucas is really enjoying his retirement and let's be honest, he deserves to. The Star Wars creator or more specifically Skywalker Vineyards has recently bought a vineyard and estate in France just a stone's throw away from Bradd Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval. The new venture for Mr Lucas is Château Margüi in the commune of Châteauvert. The estate reportedly cost $11.2 million and is a nice 115 hectares, with 15 being allocated to vineyards. Could we see a French Skywalker Vineyards 2018 vintage to compliment the wines from California and Italy? It seems we will as the Skywalker Vineyards website has already added a message welcoming Château Margüi to the family. Lets hope the terroir produces some outstanding wine. According to the press release below it seems it is. Time will tell. The local paper, Var-Martin is reporting that George Lucas also has plans to add a small hotel and planning permission has be...
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