Chateau Monestier La Tour
Explore a Winery Built on the Ancient Monastery
Discover the Organic Wines while Gaining Knowledge of Rare Flora & Fauna
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Always on the lookout for what confers a special character to their wines
Great wine is not only from excellent winemakers also from good soils
Traditional winery using exotic Petit and Gros Manseng grapes to make wine since 1949
Wineries in South West France are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
South West France wine region has numerous open cellar doors in many awe-inspiring appellations such as Dordogne/Bergerac, Tarn et Garonne, Côte de Gascogne. Wineries of South West France are eager to welcome guests and share their wines and winemaking history. You will find a lot of wonderful wineries near Cahors or Bergerac as well as hundreds of other attractions to visit throughout the region.
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We have provided a list of wineries in South West France open for visitors with direct booking options through our website. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your exploration of the unforgettable South West France!
Climate can vary across the wine region, but the best period to visit wineries in South West France in autumn. September and October are pretty warm months but not as much as the summer months.
In August temperatures can rise up to 40°C! Plus, if you visit wineries in South West France in September, you get to witness the harvesting season.
Spring is a very wet season in South West France and the weather is quite unstable.
Wineries in South West France are mostly family-owned with a long winemaking history and are located in historical buildings in the middle of the French countryside.
Some wineries still produce wine following traditional methods, while others have decided to adapt to technological innovations. Many wineries in South West France have a fully organic and sustainable production, often led by the youngest members of the family.
Modern-day Gascony, in the South West France wine region, was part of Aquitaine until the Middle Ages. This explains why most wineries in South West France grow typical Bordeaux grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (sometimes called Côt), Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Other popular grape varieties in the South West France wine region are Cabernet Franc, Tannat, Chenin Blanc, and Sémillon.
Native grapes are today very rare, but one of the most famous is Fer Servadou, a grape from the Basque Country.
Some words to remember before you visit wineries in South West France:
English | French |
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Winery | Vignoble |
Wine cellar | Cave à vins |
Wine | Vin |
Vine | Vigne |
Wine tasting | Dégustaction de vins |
Cheers! | à votre santé |
Wine tasting tourThis tour is cheaper than some but we learned so much from our lovely tour guide . We saw the gardens , the wine making rooms and then tasted some great wines . You’ll get to understand a bit about the biodynamic methods they use to produce the wine and maybe drink your next glass of wine with a little more respect and understanding!! The wine prices are also better than many other makers should you wish to purchase any afterwards .
Read our travel guide to the South West France wine region, or discover our very selection of wine tastings and tours in South West France and places to stay in South West France.
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