Wine estates Puy-L'Eveque

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.

Château Famaey is a 40-hectare estate, traditionally cultivated with respect for nature, using as few additives as possible. The Belgian owners, Luc and his son Maarten, cultivate parcels used to produce IGP Côtes du Lot and AOP Cahors wines. The best plots in the vineyard are harvested by hand, making the grape harvest a traditional annual celebration. Gîtes with swimming pool are run by Maarten and his wife Chrystelle, in the middle of the vineyards.

Since 1638, the Burc family has been cultivating this ideal terroir. The vineyard extends over 45 hectares lovingly tended; using sustainable cultivation methods, most of the harvest is sorted by hand for these 4 AOC Cahors cuvées: the Château-Pineraie (85% Malbec, 15% Merlot), the Pierre Sèche (85% Malbec, 15% Merlot, not aged in oak barrels), the authentic (100% Malbec, aged for eighteen months in new barrels) and the rosé. The wine blossoms in a splendid cellar where the 5th and 6th generations continue to share their passion with you.

In 1912, Clément Henry's great grandfather planted the first vines. The generations that have succeeded each other at the head of the vineyard have perpetuated the traditions. The 6 ha of vines are composed exclusively of Malbec grapes and benefit from the clay-limestone soil of the first terraces of the Lot. The harvesting of the unweeded vines is done by hand, and the aging in oak barrels. For a real countryside experience, Clément offers rides in a 2CV through the village followed by a wine tasting. The Lot as we like it!

Domaine des Sangliers is a small family vineyard located in Puy-l'Évêque, in the Lot region of France's Occitanie region. Specializing in the production of organic wines, the estate offers guided tours and tastings throughout the year. Visitors can learn more about organic winemaking, tasting techniques and, of course, taste the wines produced on site. Families with children are welcome. The estate also offers the possibility of buying wines directly on site. We recommend that you allow between 1 and 2 hours to fully enjoy your visit.