CHÂTEAUX
Romain Claris reveals the unique character of exceptional châteaux and estates by showcasing their architecture, heritage, and way of life.
Romain Claris reveals the unique character of exceptional châteaux and estates by showcasing their architecture, heritage, and way of life. His expertise also extends to the supervision of renovation projects, where technical precision and an aesthetic sensibility come together to preserve and reveal the soul of each property.
Château Léoville Barton Renovation — Teaser
This teaser offers a glimpse into the transformation of Château Léoville Barton. The film follows the renovation using an AI model trained on real images to capture the passage of time and the site's evolution. This approach redefines timelapse and morphing conventions to create a distinctly contemporary visual narrative, at the intersection of heritage and innovation.
Château Léoville Barton Renovation — The Film
The film chronicles four years of transformation at Château Léoville Barton, following the renovations of the cuvier and cellars step by step. Between heritage and innovation, it reveals the evolution of the estate over time.
Château Tour Saint-Christophe Renovation
The film follows three years of work at Château Tour Saint-Christophe, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. It highlights the restoration of the dry-stone terraces, the care given to the vines, and the château's renovation led by Peter Kwok and his daughter Karen, owners since 2012.
Château Cos d'Estournel
A 91-hectare wine estate in Saint-Estèphe, Gironde, ranked as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification.
Vendanges Barton Family Wines
Château Léoville Barton, a Second Growth in the 1855 classification under the Saint-Julien AOC, with 47 hectares of vineyards in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Gironde.
Château Haut-Bailly
Wine estate in Léognan, classified as a Grand Cru in the Graves classification, belonging to the Pessac-Léognan AOC near Bordeaux. Film produced for the exhibition Bateaux Châteaux et Gâteaux.
Château de Reignac
Wine estate in Saint-Loubès, Entre-deux-Mers, with a history dating back to the 16th century. Film produced for the exhibition Trois Châteaux en hiver.
Château Lamothe-Bergeron
Established in the Middle Ages, this Second Empire château built in 1868 is classified Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. Film produced for the exhibition Trois Châteaux en hiver.
Château Clinet
Vineyard dating back to the 17th century, entirely devoted to vines since 1785, with a major revival in the 1980s. Film produced for the exhibition Trois Châteaux en hiver.