Debay Wine Cellar

Nestled deep in Chua Mountain, Debay Wine Cellar is one of the buildings that bear the historical imprint of the French colonial period at Ba Na Hills. Unlike the recently built castles and squares, the wine cellar is a relic from the period when the French developed Ba Na into a mountain resort in the early twentieth century.

Built in 1923, the Debay Wine Cellar is about 100 meters long and dug deep into the mountain to take advantage of naturally cool temperatures that preserve wine. The project is named Debay, associated with the French captain who discovered Ba Na in 1901.

The wine cellar’s special feature lies in its construction method. The project is dug into the mountain rock and uses traditional materials to create solid walls and a ceiling. Because it lies deep underground, the cellar’s temperature is relatively stable, usually fluctuating around 16–20°C, ideal for wine storage.

Upon entering the Debay cellar, visitors will encounter narrow passages, low vaulted ceilings, wine storage niches, and wooden barrels lining the corridor. Soft lighting and ancient stone create a contemplative atmosphere, reminiscent of traditional European wine cellars.

Notably, the wine cellar has 14 storage niches: 9 small and 5 large. Previously, these niches belonged to villa or hotel owners in Ba Na. According to Sun World’s documents, the two owners were the Morin family and lawyer Beisson. This detail helps visitors better understand upper-class resort life more than a century ago.

Today, visitors can tour the wine storage areas, learn about the building’s history, and enjoy wine at Bar Debay above the cellar. This space is also a great place for photos, with stone walls, wooden wine barrels, and classic yellow lights.