Wines and spirits Périgord

Domaine de La Tuque lies at the heart of unspoilt countryside on a promontory overlooking the imposing fortress of Château de Biron. This 6-hectare vineyard, the only one of its kind in the Monpazier region, is a special place, which 2 passionate winegrowers Gilles and Vincent have decided to revive on a unique terroir, by replanting forgotten grape varieties and working in organic production. The estate is open to visitors all year round, and offers red, rosé and white IGP Périgord wines made from Abouriou, Colombard, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Gilles and Etienne de Conti, two cousins from a family of Bergeracese winemakers, manufacture their organic beers in a small building which, as a decoration, has planted two feet of hops. After a lot of commotion around the world, they had the idea of creating their own beer in the wine country. The name Lapépie comes from a local expression: it means that we are thirsty… Brune, blonde or blonde beers are made from natural products: water, organic malt, hops, yeast and sugar. They are fresh with a very mild bitterness and easily marry with all the dishes.

Bière de Sarlat is the brainchild of two enthusiasts, Xavier Gombert and Jean Yves Fauste. One is an agricultural engineer, the other a world paragliding champion. They set up their craft brewery three years ago, investing in modern tools and using high-quality, GMO-free ingredients. Brassée 24" is available in brown, blond, amber and even walnut liqueur! They were awarded a gold medal for their blond beer at the 2019 Salon de l'agriculture.

This family estate has been producing walnuts, truffles and, for some years now, Domme wine for four generations. All these products can be found in the shop, which also sells well selected local products. In season, every Monday from 7pm, night market at the farm. In winter, stays on the theme of truffles are organized by Nicolas Rauzet. The truffle collection is followed by a gastronomic truffle meal. The family has a gîte in Bouzic.

Château de Thenon is a 12 ha wine estate in the commune of Razac de Saussignac, in the centre of the Saussignac appellation. Joël Evandre, an atypical and well-known character in the Bergerac vineyard, took over this vineyard located between the slopes of Monbazillac and the Pays Foyen in 1988. The production consists mainly of dry Bergerac, the terroir being the most favourable for the Sauvignon and Semillon grape varieties. But the red, rosé and mellow wines are just as qualitative. The Saussignacs are regularly awarded medals and are of exceptional quality.

It is a traditional wine farm, with a total area of 55 hectares, 21 of which are red and 34 white. Today the farm is still family owned - three generations work together - and is constantly seeking to produce healthy, quality products with a good quality/price ratio as a doctrine. The Castaing family likes to make discover its wines and the visitor never leaves without having tasted a glass. On the spot a beautiful gite to rent of 13 rooms of 450 m² with billiard table, swimming pool, and a lake with private fishing.

It's a fine traditional distillery with a fine reputation. This traditional distillery was founded by Raymond Gatinel, then a "bouilleur ambulant", and is now run by his son Jacques, who carefully preserves the secrets of making pear, plum, cherry, apricot and other eaux-de-vie. Aperitifs, fruits à la liqueur, creams and liqueurs complete this fine selection of eaux-de-vie with a well-deserved reputation.

Located on the Saussignac hillside, the Serge Gazziola EARL vineyard is a 35-hectare winegrowing estate. Winemaker Serge Gazziola is an ardent defender of his terroir, and makes a point of improving this heritage. The vineyard is certified Agriculture respectueuse de l'environnement (AREA) level 2 and Haute Valeur environnementale (HVE) since 2019. A wide range of grape varieties are grown, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec for red wines, and Semillon and Sauvignon for white wines. The estate offers two châteaux: Château Les Plaguettes, which produces Bergerac wines to be drunk young, and Château Seignoret Les Tours, which produces more complex, oak-aged Bergerac and Saussignac wines. The wines are produced with care, using both traditional and modern techniques, and are bottled exclusively on the estate. The Serge Gazziola EARL vineyard offers an authentic wine-tasting experience in the Périgord region.

Château Puy Servain-Calabre is a winery located in Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt. It offers tours and wine tastings.

Located in Cunèges, in the Bergerac wine region, Vignobles Fabien Castaing is a winery offering a wide selection of wines. Their website offers online ordering with a drive-through and delivery service. Among the wines on offer are natural sparkling wines, rosés, dry and sweet whites, reds and sweet wines. Gift sets and local products such as salted butter caramel and walnut oil are also available for purchase.

Château Montdoyen - Vignobles J.P. Hembise is a winery located in Le Puch, Monbazillac. Groups can also book tours during these periods. Hembise on 05 53 58 85 85.

Le Clos des Terrasses is a winery located in Sigoulès-et-Flaugeac, in southwestern France. Owned by Amélie and Michaël Marc-Kokelberg, the estate is certified organic and produces around 70,000 bottles a year. The vineyard covers an area of 14 hectares, of which 9.8 hectares are devoted to red grape varieties (Cabernet franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot) and 4.2 hectares to white grape varieties (Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc). The estate's wines are renowned for their quality, although some can be considered simple in their aromatic definition. Wines can also be purchased directly from the estate.

Enjoy an authentic wine and botanical experience at Château Monestier La Tour. Since 2016, this 31-hectare estate has been certified organic since 2018 and biodynamic. Discover the vat room, the barrel cellar and the tisanerie, where infusions are made from plants grown on site. Guided tours in French and English for groups of 4 or more will enable you to appreciate the AOC Côtes de Bergerac and Bergerac wines (white, red and rosé), followed by a convivial tasting. An unmissable green getaway just 20 minutes from Bergerac.

Domaine du Grand Jaure offers an online store where customers can order their favorite wines. The domaine offers a range of wines, including the Pécharmant Tradition 2020, a balanced and elegant wine with red fruit aromas. They also offer Pécharmant Terroir 2020, aged in oak barrels, with notes of black fruit and a lovely roundness on the palate. For lovers of white wines, the domaine offers Rosette 2022, with citrus notes and lovely freshness. They also offer Bergerac Sec 2022, an organic dry white wine with complex citrus and dried fruit aromas. Domaine du Grand Jaure wines can be ordered online and delivered.

Château Haute-Fonrousse is a winery located in Monbazillac. It offers an excellent alternative to Sauternes with its Monbazillac wine. This wine has a beautiful golden yellow color and aromas of peach and exotic fruit. On the palate, it is elegant and well-balanced, with a fruity finish. It can be enjoyed young, but will be even better after a few years' ageing. Château Haute-Fonrousse produces around 55,000 bottles a year, with a yield of 27 hl/ha. The terroir is clay-limestone, and vinification is carried out at low temperature. The wine is aged in cement and stainless steel vats before being bottled 24 months after harvest. Château Haute-Fonrousse also offers tastings on site.

Ideally located, it is between the slopes of Monbazillac and Bergerac. Château Ladesvignes is a wine estate in the process of being restructured in order to further improve the vinification process, which for certain wines is done in barrels for 18 months. The château is an independent winegrower and has been practicing sustainable agriculture for many years. The estate produces red Bergerac, dry white, sweet white, rosé, Monbazillac and a sparkling wine. The estate also has an online shop.

Located on the famous "Côte Nord" of Monbazillac, 5 km from Bergerac and the Dordogne, Château Le Fagé is a winery that has belonged to the GERAUD GERARDIN family for 8 generations. The estate offers a range of benchmark Bergerac wines. Château Le Fagé also regularly organizes tasting evenings during the summer season, with some exciting surprises planned for 2023.

The Château de Corbiac is a very ancient vineyard of 16.5 ha, perched on the ridge of the hillside of Péchalarming. Born in a family related to Cyrano de Bergerac, Antoine de Corbiac joined her mother Theresa on the exploitation. It represents the seventeenth generation on the field. This graduate in economic science and a third cycle in economic intelligence, has worked abroad in the distribution of wines and spirits and then in the new information technologies. In the field it combines qualitative know-how with a reasonable wine growing and traditional winemaking. It produces wines that are highly valued and award-winning by professionals and highly appreciated by lovers of sinking.