Wines and spirits Lot

Laurent, wine waiter, and Nathalie, his wife, will welcome you and help you discover the wines, alcohols and products of their region, France and the world (more than 1800 references). On the cellar side, the Cadurcian vineyard has a place of choice. On the grocery side, Italy is in the spotlight with fresh products (mozzarella, guanciale, bacon from Colonnata, Burrata...) Wine tasting or other on the terrace around a barrel, accompanied if you wish by a homemade aperitif board!

Clos Triguedina, the birthplace of the Baldès family, is surrounded by 73 hectares of vines. The first plots were planted here in 1830 by Étienne, 7 generations before Juliette Baldès, who took over from her parents Jean-Luc and Sabine. A winemaker at heart from an early age, Juliette has given the Clos a bright future. The range of wines produced here is astonishingly generous. The cuvées subtly combine Cahors tradition with modernity. Beautiful, fun museum space and pleasant tasting pavilion. The benchmark for Cahors!

Jérôme, a passionate wine merchant, welcomes and advises wine lovers and fine gourmets in his pretty shop. Here, you will find 100 cahors and coteaux-du-quercy at estate prices, but also wines from all over France, as well as local products, spirits, etc. Quality is without context the key word of the place. Recently, the cellar is also a wine bar with a catering service. A must for lovers of Quercy's terroir and all the little delicacies so dear to the palate.

Wine producer, Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux offers in his Atrium cellars the wines of his production where his two must-have Châteaux of the Cahors appellation are honoured: Château de Haute-Serre and Château de Mercuès. You will find in his cellars Atrium, a unique concept of wine shop with more than a hundred references, a wide selection of wines and spirits, aperitifs and regional products, a tasting area and professional advice. The Atrium is the ambassador of Maison Georges Vigouroux wines.

The Couture family presents its great Cahors wines, its range of IGP Côtes du Lot, its ratafia, traditional aperitif, and its grape juice. The story of the passion for the vine begins in 1470 with the Couture family, where we find the trace of an ancestor, winegrower of the Lord of Albas. More recently, the imprint of a great-great-grandmother gave her first name to the property: all these ancestors have bequeathed centuries of know-how and love for the precious garnet-colored liquid. Winner of the Septuor des Entreprises 2022 in the "International" category.

The Villa Malbec is the official showcase for Cahors AOC wines, and is the official tasting space for Cahors Malbec wines in its refined and lounge-like decor. The establishment, which is part of the Union Interprofessionnels des Vins de Cahors, does not sell bottles but rather presents quality products. 86 winegrowers are represented there. Villa Malbec regularly organises after-work evenings open to both novices and amateurs. You will not fail to find a quality service. A must in Lot oenology.

The 16th century castle stands guard over the 80 ha vineyard. This exceptional estate has a store on the property but also in Cahors and Padirac. Alain-Dominique Perrin, its owner, is a passionate person. Everything is harvested and sorted by hand. The vinification is done according to traditional methods combined with state-of-the-art technology. The wine is aged in oak barrels in the underground cellars. Numerous medals have rewarded the production of wines for aging, among the best of the appellation. Visit of the cellar by appointment.

The most eastern wine estate in the Lot valley, at the confluence of the Lot and Célé rivers, established for over 140 years on these lands, the property belongs to Vincent Dols, agricultural engineer and oenologist. Vincent perpetuates the family tradition by offering wines made from 12 grape varieties grown on 18 hectares: 1 cuvée Tradition (60% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 20% malbec), 1 cru Sémenole blanc (60% chardonnay and 40% sauvignon blanc) and 1 sweet white wine made from 100% chenin, ideal for accompanying foie gras and as an aperitif To be discovered!

A family vineyard for 4 generations, Château la Caminade is one of the most emblematic productions of Cahors wine. It was in 1973, the day after the AOC Cahors was made official, that Marcel and his son Léonce marketed their production spread over the 35 hectares of the estate. Sheltered behind the hills, the vine, planted on old alluvial terraces, has found its favourite terroir there. In the coolness of their cellars, you can taste 4 cuvées with the characteristic and powerful aromas of the great Cahors.

Maison Louis Roque is the fruit of a family tradition, a passion that has been passed on for 5 generations. It was established in 1905 in Souillac by Louis Roque. Many products are made here, including Vieille Prune, which is now considered one of the ambassadors of the Lot. Other liqueurs, regional aperitifs, creams and brandies, fruits in jars, condiments... are made there. Also on sale are a range of carafes and gift boxes. You can't come to Souillac without visiting Louis Roque!

A true ambassador for the world's wines, beers and spirits, Quentin - a globe-trotter with a passion for oenology and indigenous grape varieties - has already visited and worked in many countries, including Russia, Georgia and Argentina. With his partner Lucille, they have brought back from their many travels bottles from all over the world, but you'll also find local wines (including Cahors), with quality as the only common denominator! You'll find a warm welcome, sound advice and bottles you can't find anywhere else.

Château de Chambert offers a truly sensory experience. The vines are cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods to produce rich, elegant AOC Cahors wines: come and taste them, and visit the cellars and vineyards on foot or by bike! Workshops to become a "winemaker for a day" are also organized. The château's Holodeck gourmet restaurant offers a taste adventure from the terrace overlooking the vineyards and hills as far as the eye can see, while L'Everest is a wine and tapas bar for fine summer evenings.

Old and typical turner's workshop which houses the cellar and the wine museum. The terroir, nothing but the terroir. This is the motto of the place. Foie gras, Cahors wine with the museum's vintages but also all the products made from truffles, walnuts, saffron and other sweets: aperitifs, digestives, oils, cakes, jams, honey... The gourmet part is the perfect complement to the museum part with the cooper's pole where you can discover or rediscover the trades and tools around the vine, such as a magnificent copper alcoholmeter.

Coming from a very famous estate from the Gallo-Roman period, Château Lamartine is one of those who have written the history of the great Cahors through the ages. Lise and Benjamin Gayraud,^4th generation, cultivate the estate where their ancestors were already working. They have managed to preserve the family heritage while innovating and developing their wines. The siblings' flagship vintage, Tendem is available in white (a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Chenin) and red (100% Malbec). They continue the estate's signature cuvées: Château Lamartine, Cuvée Particulière and Expression.

On the heights of Puy-L'Evêque, Château Gautoul exudes peace and refinement. The building, a ^17th-century Carthusian monastery, lends itself to every dream: come and enjoy spacious, comfortable guest rooms, a chef's breakfast concocted with organic produce, and the swimming pool with pool house. The vineyard extends over 19 hectares, facing south, where each bunch of grapes gives the best of itself. The estate is in the process of converting to organic farming, and relies on the leading grape varieties of the Cahors appellation. A visit to the winery is a rare treat.

Most of this family vineyard is located in the commune of Prayssac. Faithful to the famous Malbec grape which gives the wine its lovely crimson color, Philippe Pontié continues the family tradition. His 20 hectares under permanent grass cover are the result of a love affair, in the continuity of the generations that have succeeded him since 1880. Constant attention to quality, respect for tradition and the environment have enabled Château des Grauzils, and in particular the Cuvée Essentiel (aged in oak barrels), to produce a complex, concentrated wine.

If you are a lover of good wine, Geneviève and Jean-François Meyan invite you to stop by Château Latuc. You will be very pleasantly received. The Château Latuc and Château Latuc-prestige cuvées, aged for 12 months in oak barrels, selected from the best plots - are to be tasted absolutely. Supple and fruity wines as we like them. And for those who would like to visit the church of Cabanac, which is said to have been built by the English during the Hundred Years' War, this is where you will find the key!

Come and taste exceptional AOC Cahors wines produced biodynamically on a unique 19-hectare terroir at 350 metres altitude at Clos Troteligotte. More than a simple tasting, you'll experience a moment of sharing and discovery, an opportunity to discover the secrets of the estate. In addition to an exceptional vineyard, you'll discover a true philosophy of life, with family activities, corporate seminars and accommodation. Hiking, pétanque, yoga, vegetable gardening and a 5-bedroom gîte, soon to include a Nordic bath. You'll enjoy a rejuvenating interlude between the art of living and respect for nature.

Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux is a winegrower and offers in his cellars of the Atrium the wines of his production where his 2 Châteaux of the Cahors appellation are honoured: the Château de Haute-Serre and the Château de Mercuès. You will find in its cellars more than a hundred references, a wide selection of wines and spirits, aperitifs and regional products, a tasting area and, above all, professional advice. The Atrium is the ambassador of the wines of the Maison Georges Vigouroux. A superb cellar, whether you are a connoisseur or a neophyte.