South West wine region in France with French Wine Guide    French Wine Guide French wine guide > french wine regions > south west france Other wine pages : • Wines from South West France • French wine regions • French wine guide • Buy french wines   Buy this poster !   Buy this poster !   Top 5 Wine Books   New France, a complete guide to french wine by Andrew Jefford Learn more Hardcover, 256 pages Click here!   Links Wine Coolers French wine FAQ Wine Glossary Cheese-France French Cheese Guide Cuisine-France French Recipes   Wines from the South-West of France have often been confused with Bordeaux wines. But one must not conclude that those wines are of a lower quality. Virgil and Horatius have praised wines from South West high and sometimes low! South West of France wine information Find all the information on South West wine region in one page South West of France wine information Find all the information on South West wine region in one page South West of France geography / Map of South West Geography, weather, main cities, population, local interests, etc Wine making in South West Vineyards, soil, wine production, grapes in South West of France Wines of South West Specific information about 5 appellations in South West : Bergerac - Buzet - Cahors - Gaillac - Jurançon - Madiran - Monbazillac - Wines from South West Bergerac - Buzet - Cahors - Gaillac - Jurançon - Madiran - Monbazillac - Wines from South West Wines of South West and food Buy South West wines Read more about South West wines with Amazon.com : Wines of South-West France Other French wine regions : Alsace - Bordeaux - Burgundy - Champagne - Corsica - Côtes du Rhône - Languedoc-Roussillon - Loire Valley - Provence                 french wine regions | grape varieties | winemaking | classification in France | wine tasting | wine and food | wine faq | legendary wines | wine shop | french wine guide   Recommend this page (to yourself or to a friend!)    Terroir-France French Wine Guide (english) Guide des vins de France (french) Französische Weine (deutsch) De Gids voor Franse wijnen (nederlands) Contact: mail@ terroir-france + ".com" This material may not be published, rewritten, or redistributed © Terroir-France, French Wine Guide 2010    

South West France Wine - A Guide to the Wines of South West France Home » Region Profiles » France » South West France Southwest France is a paradise!! A rich food and wine culture accompanied by pleasant weather and variable landscapes. Take your back pack and go camping in this area, you will discover a great variety of adventures await you. – Description from dirkwdeyoung Add description View descriptions » View more Page 1 of 58 June 2011 This wine is awesome. I wasn't expecting much but this wine was so delicious! Wine review by darvizo June 2011 No written review Wine review by duncan 906 June 2011 Last weekend I visited my friend in Paris at the end of my European motorcycle trip and he took me to a restaurant specialising in the cuisine and wine of South-west France.I had 'confit du canard'accompanied by slices of potato deep fried in duck fat.It was absolutely delicious and... Read moreLast weekend I visited my friend in Paris at the end of my European motorcycle trip and he took me to a restaurant specialising in the cuisine and wine of South-west France.I had 'confit du canard'accompanied by slices of potato deep fried in duck fat.It was absolutely delicious and we had this cahors wine with it.This is a superb red wine by any standards and I liked it very much.It is very dark in colour,a characteristic of the malbec grape that makes up 85% of it,the rest being merlot.It has spent 18 months in an oak barrel as well    (hide) Wine review by duncan 906 June 2011 A great summer sipper, lots of raspberry and a touch of flowers on the nose, big strawberry and raspberry flavor with lots of bright acidity. Great value! Wine review by zotdirector May 2011 I bought this a couple of years ago from Leon Stolarski www.lsfinewines.co.uk and I have had it in my cupboard since.I opened it last week to accompany my dinner of pizza and lemon cheesecake [well afterall it is a desert wine] and was very pleased indeed.It is a very sweet,almost... Read moreI bought this a couple of years ago from Leon Stolarski http://www.lsfinewines.co.uk and I have had it in my cupboard since.I opened it last week to accompany my dinner of pizza and lemon cheesecake [well afterall it is a desert wine] and was very pleased indeed.It is a very sweet,almost syruppy taste which remnded me of apricots and vanilla.I just loved it and thought it the equal of a good sauternes though it is 100% petit marsang rather than a blend of semillion and sauvignon blanc    (hide) Wine review by duncan 906 May 2011 very dark and smooth, cranberry on nose and palate, thick, need to decant, strong flavor, would stand up well to strong foods. Dry and spicy with a hint of cherry. Wine review by ValerieM May 2011 No written review Wine review by romanargenta May 2011 No written review Wine review by iansondan April 2011 No written review Wine review by rcwine1 April 2011 No written review Wine review by bichotropical Aug 25, 2009 Want to taste a very good Fronton, made with flavoured N?grette ? Try Ch?teau Viguerie de Beulaygue "Croix de l'Agneau 2007" or "Tradition 2007", both Gold medal at Paris concours 2009 ! See : http://www.vins-tarn-et-garonne.fr/?page_id=113&id=328 Read moreWant to taste a very good Fronton, made with flavoured N?grette ? Try Ch?teau Viguerie de Beulaygue "Croix de l'Agneau 2007" or "Tradition 2007", both Gold medal at Paris concours 2009 ! See : http://www.vins-tarn-et-garonne.fr/...    (hide) Comment by 241574po54 241574 Aug 25, 2009 Discover the tasty terroir wine of France South-west Tarn-et-Garonne, located between Toulouse and Cahors. Just visit http://www.vins-tarn-et-garonne.fr/ Comment by 241574po54 241574 Mar 12, 2009 New image uploaded to this page. Page modification by 6çRBoulanger 6ç 1 2 3 4 5  ...  58 next View larger map Sign up and receive Snooth's FREE daily emails about value wine picks, commentary from wine insiders, and occasional special offers from Snooth about trusted affiliates. Thanks for signing up! We won't ever sell your email address. Preview a recent email. Buy South West France wines South West France wine ratings and reviews Copyright © 2011 Snooth, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Contact Us

South West France | Tasting Notes & Wine Reviews from Jancis Robinson In a nutshell: Mostly bordeaux-like, plus some Basque influence. Main grapes: Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Negrette, Fer (red); Sauvignon, S?millon, Muscadelle, Mauzac, Gros and Petit Manseng (white). South West France really means all the wine regions in the south-western quarter of the country with the major exception of the most important one, Bordeaux, and the Cognac region to the immediate north of it, which enjoy separate status. This ragbag of a collection can be roughly divided into those which are effectively continuations of Bordeaux, its vine varieties and its wine styles upriver of the Bordeaux region itself, and those further south and east which have their own distinctive identity. All of them, however, are influenced by the Atlantic rather than the Mediterranean, and tend to have the same sort of build (light- to medium-bodied) as bordeaux. Into the first, Bordeaux Fringes, category fall Bergerac (and its sub-appellations Montravel, Rosette, Saussignac, P?charmant and Monbazillac), Buzet, Cahors, C?tes de Duras and C?tes du Marmandais. Bergerac will continue to have its work cut out to establish a truly independent identity from big, commercially acute brother just down the Dordogne river (the town of Bergerac is hardly 30 miles east of Bordeaux's St-?milion). However, a handful of producers such as Luc de Conti at Ch?teau les Tours de Gendres and G?rard Cuisset of Ch?teaux les Miaudoux are now producing ambitious wines to rival some of Bordeaux's smartest offerings. Wines sold as C?tes de Bergerac are usually more concentrated than straight Bergerac, but many of the local bottlings are basically just what the map suggests, country cousins of red and dry white bordeaux. With the exception of Monbazillac, the region's sub-appellations are rarely seen outside France. In very sunny years such as 1990 and 2000, Monbazillac can provide some truly great value sweet whites made in the image of Sauternes but with much more Muscadelle and veering towards the slightly more obvious flavours of barley sugar rather than cr?me br?l?e. An increasing number of Monbazillac producers are prepared to wait for botrytis (noble rot) to develop in exceptional years, and some of the resulting wines can be bargains. Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure, Ch?teaux La Jaubertie, de Panisseau, du Priorat and Tirecul la Gravi?re have all made distinctive wines with Clos d?Yvigne in Saussignac up and coming. Immediately south of Bergerac is C?tes de Duras, which, with C?tes du Marmandais centred on the town of Marmande, continues to skirt Bordeaux in a clockwise direction. It is history more than geography that excludes these vineyards from the cosy umbrella of the Bordeaux appellation and I would take my hat off to any blind taster who could unerringly distinguish between the Bordeaux, Bergerac, C?tes de Duras and C?tes du Marmandais appellations. Buzet produces similar wines, but with a little more stuffing and cohesive direction since the region is largely governed by a particularly ambitious local co-operative which has been one of the French coopers' better customers for many years. Cahors is quite another matter. In fact many producers of Cahors on the river Lot would be insulted to be categorised as a shadow of Bordeaux since the wines have etched their own very distinct personality - chiefly because the devastating winter frosts of 1956 hit Cahors' vines particularly badly and a dramatic replanting programme was undertaken virtually from scratch. Rather than relying on the standard Bordeaux recipe of varying the proportions of Merlot with the two Cabernets, Cahors depends principally on a variety considered relatively minor in Bordeaux, Malbec (called Auxerrois in Cahors and C?t in the Loire), typically bolstered with more or less Merlot and/or Tannat. (Cabernet Sauvignon would not ripen reliably this far inland.) The result is a plump, full-bodied but sometimes rather coarse country red, although those made from grapes grown on the less fertile plateau land last notably longer than the produce of lower land. Cahors has attracted a number of well-heeled outsiders, whether from Paris or New York, and its more modern incarnation contrasts with its historic reputation as deep, dark colouring wine for blending with the vapid stuff produced downriver in Bordeaux. Inspiration has come from Malbec's velvety performance in Argentina. Ch?teaux du C?dre, Lagrezette, and Trigue­dina, and Domaines Savarines and Cosse-Maisonneuve are trying harder than most.  Almost due east of the city of Bordeaux and yet way up on France's flat, wild interior, the Massif Central, the Marcillac, Entraygues and Estaing appellations cling to existence with scented, peppery distinctive wines which owe much to the local Fer Servadou vine, the sort to send a shiver down the spine of vine variety sleuths like me. The local co-op is an important producer, as is Le Vieux Porche. Gaillac has an identity and history that is indisputably quite distinct from Bordeaux. Vines were almost certainly planted on the rolling farmland around the historic city of Albi long before they were known in the Bordeaux region, and they were long used for strengthening the light reds made downriver. All of which gives the locals a certain inherent superiority, but the truth is that on the modern marketplace, Gaillac has yet to make much of a stir. Such a wide variety of grape varieties are planted here, and such a wide variety of wine styles, that Gaillac tends to be a local hero rather than international superstar. The most exciting local red varieties are Duras (no relation to C?tes de Duras) and the Fer of Marcillac (known locally as Braucol), but they are usually blended with Gamay and Syrah (imports from Beaujolais and the Rh?ne respectively) and sometimes the Cabernets and Merlot of Bordeaux. Mauzac is Gaillac's signature white variety and adds a certain twist of apple peel to its whites, which come in all degrees of sweetness and fizziness. The Bordeaux white varieties of Sauvignon, S?millon and Muscadelle are also widely grown, together with local specialities Len de l'El and Ondenc. Is it any wonder that Gaillac's image is confused? The appellation is dominated by co-operatives, but Robert Plageoles is the media star of the appellation and makes answers to both champagne and sherry. C?tes du Frontonnais is a small but interesting red and ros? appellation just north of Toulouse, where the grainy local variety N?grette is preserved, and producers such as Ch?teaux Bellevue-La-For?t and Montauriol make thoroughly modern, almost 'international' wines. But the really characterful wines of the South West come from Gascony (Armagnac country) and Basque country in the far south of the Atlantic hinterland. Madiran is that region's most substantial wine, a deep-coloured, barrel-aged 'masculine' red made to last and last, chiefly because of the local Tannat variety (whose name, it is assumed, derives from its mouth-puckering tannin content). It's this level of tannin that has brought Madiran into the vinous spotlight in the last few years since it has been associated with certain health benefits. There are some exciting winemakers here such as Alain Brumont of Ch?teaux Bouscass? and Montus, who seem to have mastered getting subtlety and smoothness out of the variety, which is usually blended with the Cabernets and a little Fer (known locally as Pinenc). Other notable producers include Ch?teau d'Aydie and Domaine Laffitte-Teston. Patrick Ducornau has also been influential in pioneering micro-oxygenation, a technique now used quite widely to make wines more rounded. Anyone with a serious interest in wine should keep a keen eye on developments in this often underrated, proud Gascon winemaking outpost. The group of local co-operatives, known collectively as Plaimont, has played an important part in reviving the area's viticultural traditions and is the most important producer of the keenly priced wine C?tes de St-Mont as well as of Gascony's real bargain, fruity dry white Vin de Pays made from grapes surplus to the requirements of the Armagnac distillers. A counterpart from Cognac country to the north is also now available (see Vin de Pays). The white wine made in the Madiran district, in relatively small quantity, both dry and sweet, is Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, which itself is an often slightly paler shadow of the great white of this corner of France, Juran?on, made in the green foothills of the western Pyrenees around the town of Pau, not far from Lourdes. A palette of local grape varieties is responsible for Pacherenc but green-gold tangy Juran?on depends on its own vine specialities, Gros and Petit Manseng. The small-berried Petit Manseng is the key to making Juran?on Moelleux, which owes its sweetness not to noble rot but to shrivelling, or raisining, on the vine. Juran?on comes dry (sec) or sweet (moelleux). Domaine Cauhap? makes some of the best wine (the dry can make a great aperitif) but great bottles have also come from Bru-Bach?, Ch?teau Jolys and Charles Hours at Clos Uroulat. The small appellation of Tursan is being revived, with sophisticated oak-aged white wines, notably from Michel Gu?rard under the Baron de Bachen label, and the light wines of B?arn (of B?arnaise sauce fame) are also produced in several different parts of this area. But the real curiosity comes from Basque country, where almost dangerously steep, high vineyards right up in the Pyrenees themselves produce white, pink and light red Iroul?guy, chiefly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tannat and Gros and Petit Manseng. The co-operative makes interesting light but firm wines and and ex P?trus winemaker Berrouet now makes his Herri Mina there. There are also various obscure appellations in the South West such as Lavilledieu, C?tes de Brulhois, which are distinctly Bordeaux-like, and the weirdly named Vins d'Entraygues et du Fel and Vins d'?staing, which share characteristics with neighbour Marcillac.    Go Forgotten password?   Join now Free text   Go   All these words   This exact word or phrase   One or more of these words Category General Tastings    Tasting articles News    Free for all    Inside information Our views    Wines of the week    Nick on restaurants    Travel tips    Don't quote me    Jancis recommends Videos Instant expert    Learn about wine       Wine regions       Wine grapes       Wine & you       Wine language       Vintages       Food matching       Courses    Where to buy       Merchant directory    Books/videos    Links & addresses    Where to store Tasting notes archive Your turn archive Sidebar Signup    Full    Gift    Gold    Success    Student    Trade Date of publication from toGo Clear search options BORDEAUX 2010 600+ reviews on Purple pages 

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 The Region  Food and Drink  Cahors Wine  Leisure and Tourism  Newsletter  FrenchEntrée-LotandQuercy.com The French Wine Shop - Wine List South West Languedoc Roussillon Bordeaux Burgundy/Rh?The Loire Valley Champagne and Sparkling Alsace Armagnac and Cognac Our White Wines Our Ros?ines French Wine Map Click to enlarge... French White Wine Our selection of French white wine includes wines from the South West, Languedoc, Burgundy, Loire and Alsace. These have been carefully selected based on our own tastings in order that we can offer you the best choice of French white wines.more... The French Wine ShopPrint Version | Back Wines of South West FranceBergerac, Cahors, and Gaillac are probably the best known, with Fronton, Madiran, Marcillac and Juran? following close behind. Our base at Figeac is well placed to select from quality growers and they form a strong part of our list. Bergerac is made with classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Cabernet sauvignon, franc, and merlot for the reds, just like the neighbours at St. Emilion; sauvignon, semillon and muscadelle for the whites. Braucol and duras give medium bodied Gaillac reds their originality, though top producers often add Syrah or Cabernet to their higher priced ?Cuv? sp?ales?. The whites retain their specificity through the unusual varieties of mauzac and len de l'el, usually added to sauvignon, which give very pleasant crisp summery drinking. The great richness of our South West wines lies in the many different grape varieties to be found. In the Madiran, Fronton, Corr?, Gascogne, Quercy or Juran?, the farmers use traditional local grapes well suited to their terroir. Note: All prices are in Euros, but we can also accept payment in Sterling  Red Wines Euros R002 Bergerac Ch. T.des Gendres ‘Gloire de mon Père’ 2004* 12.40 R003 Bergerac Ch. Tour des Gendres Merlot 2004 Le Classique 6.20 R004 Gaillac Mas d’Aurel 2002 5.50 R005 Gaillac Mas d’Aurel ‘Cuvée Alexandra’ 2002 9.00 R008 Marcillac Domaine du Cros 2004 6.70 R009 Fronton Ch. Bellevue la For?2003 6.80 R011 Madiran Ch?au d?Aydie 2001* 19.25 R012 Madiran Od??Aydie 2001* 12.40 R013 Buzet Château Tournelles Cuvée Prestige 2002* 7.70 * Signifies Wine matured in oak barrels  Dry White Wines Euros W001 Gaillac Château Lastours Perlé 6.00 W002 Gaillac Château Lastours Blanc Sec 6.00 W003 Bergerac Ch. Tour des Gendres Blanc sec sémillion 7.60 W004 Bergerac Ch. Petite Borie Sauv/sémillon/muscadelle 5.50 W005 Côtes Gascogne Dom. Uby Colombard/Ugni Blanc 5.30 W006 Côtes Gascogne Dom. Uby Colombard/Sauvignon 6.80 Cahors Wine The famous Cahors malbec grape is often blended with merlot and some tannat, but we enjoy the pure malbec wines. Usually, but not always, given oak barrel ageing, it is a full-bodied red which benefits from bottle age (at least four years) and time to breathe before drinking. Much Cahors is drunk too young, when it can be quite tannic. Cahors matured in oak casks ages exceptionally well up to 10 years, even longer, and is at its best as an accompaniment to game and rich foods with sauce. If you have a favourite Cahors not listed, we can always get it for you.  Unoaked Cahors Euros R076   Pigmentum 2004 (Vigouroux) ( Malbec) 5.00 R014   Château Hauterive 2002 5.25 R023   Château Lafleur de Haute- Serre 2003 6.50 R015   Le Petit Clos de Triguedina 2001 7.70 R016   Château Paillas 2002 10.00  Oaked Cahors Euros R018   Château Eugénie 2002 ( 90% Malbec )* 7.00 R021   Château du Cèdre 2004 * 14.00 R020   Château de Chambert 2000* 12.00 R022   Clos Triguedina 2000* 17.50  Grand Crus (100% malbec) Euros R024   Château du Cèdre  ‘Le Cèdre ’  2002* 30.00 R025   Château de Chambert ‘Orphée’  2002* 22.00 R026   Clos Triguedina ‘Prince Probus’  2000* 29.00 Aperitif or Dessert Sweet Whites Sweet wines used to be frowned upon, but no longer. Drink them as aperitif or with pudding or as a liqueur substitute at the end of a meal, or even with blue cheese ? delicious. The key lies in a good balance between acidity and sweetness. Sweetness increases from simple ?doux? to the richness of old Sauternes and the wonderful complexity of the manseng grape varieties of late harvested Juran?, one of the best secrets of French classic wines.  Sweet Wines Euros WD01 Gaillac Mas d’Aurel Gaillac Doux 7.40 WD08 Côtes de Bergerac Château Petite Borie Moelleux 7.60 WD02 Sauternes  Ch. Lamothe  Guignard   ‘L’Ouest’  2001 20.00 WD03 Monbazillac Château Ladesvignes 2002 13.30 WD04 Jurançon Dom. Cauhapé ‘Symphonie de Novembre’ 2003* 26.00 WD05 Jurançon Château Castet 2003 12.00 WD06 Sauternes Grd. Cru Ch. Lamothe  Guignard 2002* ( Halves available) 27.00 WD07 Jurançon Domaine Cauhapé ‘Noblesse du Temps’ 2000* 39.50 The contents of this site are copyright of FrenchEntrée.com and its licensees 2003 - 2007. FrenchEntrée.com is the complete guide to French property, living in France, holidays in France and property for sale in France. Our main content channels are Living in France, Holidays in France, and French property. 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Wine Tours in South-West France - Towards the Pyrenees | Wandering Educators The South-West of France is a huge area in wine terms, stretching from south-east of Bordeaux to Toulouse and on southwards to the Pyrenees and the border with Spain.? Criss-crossed by rivers such as the Dordogne, Garonne, Lot and Tarn, it has numerous valleys ideal for wine growing.? A visit requires some detailed planning, especially of where to be based, and depending how long you are going for, you may well want to consider two or three bases. This is a region of small towns and villages, with a rich countryside, with modest family-run hotels and B&Bs and country restaurants. If you want sophistication, best pay a visit before or after your visit to the cities of Bordeaux or Toulouse), both ideal to start or end your trip.   South West France ? Between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees ?   Our three travel guides to the wine regions are divided into the Dordogne, an area beloved by the English and other northern Europeans, many of whom have second homes there; the Valleys of the Tarn and Lot, with famous towns such as Albi, Rodez and Cahors, the latter also known for its so-called ?black wines?; and thirdly Gascony and the Basque country, home to Armagnac brandy, rich food including foie gras and incorporating the vineyards on the foothills of the Pyrenees. I am really fortunate to have persuaded noted expert on the wines of this region and long-term part-time South-West resident Paul Strang to write these guides and he keeps them rigorously up-to-date too. Paul?s brand new book ?The Wines and Wine-makers of South-West France?? has recently been published in French and in English, by The University of California Press. Before giving you a few tasters of these guides, a word about the wines, which really provide something for everyone, as they come in all colours and styles. Those who prefer wines from familiar grape varieties will find that Bergerac, Duras, Buzet and others from Dordogne are made from Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and for whites, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The more adventurous wine drinkers amongst you may be delighted to find that this region has a plethora of obscure grape varieties, probably more than any other region of France. Some of you might have heard of Petit Manseng or Tannat, but what about the really strange sounding Len de L?El (also known as Loin de l?Oeil) or Fer Servadou? Paul Strang writes about these varieties: ?The vineyards are on or close to the roads taken by pilgrims in the Middle Ages to St-Jacques de Compostelle, and historians believe that these rare grape varieties were perhaps brought back from Spain by the pilgrims as they stopped off for refreshment, rest and worship at the medieval abbey churches such as Conquest."   The Dordogne, an easy journey from Bordeaux , used to be a centre for tobacco (who knew?) as well as wine and Paul writes: ?It is a land of romantic castles, of battle-torn history between rival religions, of elegant manor houses and Romanesque churches, and of course the cooking of the P?rigord, world-famous partner for the regional wines. Bergerac [the main town] is thriving: its local light industries jostle with the traditional businesses of wine growing, the diminishing tobacco trade and the canning and preserving of local foie gras and other p?t?s and fruits. Most of the interest is in the old town, a small area leading down a sloping terrace of land towards the Dordogne and the old port. The summer season attracts crowds to the many small restaurants specializing in the local wines and foods.?   As a lover of mountains and vineyards in the foothills, Gascony is high on my list of ?Places I must visit soon? ? I confess to having never been there and it would be easy to combine a wine tour with another passion of mine, jazz. The region boasts an international jazz festival each August in the town of Marciac ? that and my favourite brandy, Armagnac and I don?t know what?s stopped me so far. There?s even an original character to the people, as Paul writes: ?Gascons used to be regarded by Parisians as mad or uncouth or both. But even in the French capital they recognize the wonderful originality and quality of the food and wines which come from this extreme southwest corner of France. It is a largely unexplored area, apart from the holiday beaches leading down to Biarritz, the slightly anglicized town of Pau and the pilgrimage town of Lourdes.?   Paul?s favourite area is inevitably the one where he and his wife Jeanne, who has also written cookery books, own their house ? in the Tarn and Lot. Paul writes:   ?The countryside is breathtakingly beautiful, sometimes wild as the rivers tumble through chestnut woods, or sometimes gentle and pastoral as they water the duck farms, walnut plantations, strawberry fields and plum orchards of the valleys further west. The limestone plateaux above the Lot are an important centre of truffle production, the ?black diamond? as it is called by cooks all over the world. The local cuisine is equally famous, for here you find confits and magrets of duck, the decadent cheesy potato dish enriched by cream and garlic called aligot, an inexhaustible range of charcuterie, p?t?s and, of course, the famous foie gras.?   Paul Strang?s complete travel guides to the South West of France? can be viewed free on our website since a big change we made in November 2009. Once you get closer to planning a tour, you can purchase each travel guide as an attractive PDF to print the pages you need? - I?d recommend becoming a Gold member of our site so that you can download the latest guides at any time ? there?s a special membership discount for visitors to the Wandering Educators site at our Wine Travel Guides Section.     Wink Lorch is the Wine Travel Guides Editor for Wandering Educators This site is valid XHTML 1.0 Any link on this site may be an affiliate link that earns us money if you purchase a product ? THIS IS A GOOD THING! 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Chateau des Vigiers, Hotel Golf and Spa, Dordogne, Bergerac, France. OFFICIAL SITE. Dating back to 1597, Château des Vigiers is an internationally renowned Hotel, Golf & Country Club situated in the Dordogne, South West France, just 20 minutes west of Bergerac Airport and an hour east of Bordeaux. Set in 450 acres of stunning countryside, in the heart of the wine districts of the Dordogne, Château des Vigiers offers an exceptional place in which to unwind and relax. Whatever your preference, whether it is touring the world famous vineyards of Bordeaux, playing a few rounds of golf, being pampered in our Maria Galland Beauty Centre or simply relaxing at a romantic hotel and sampling the wonderful local cuisine, our multilingual staff will ensure that your stay will be as enjoyable as possible. From €156 per person per night for 5 nights Dinner, B&B, unlimited Golf or Beauty Treatment. Book before 30th June for any stay up to 31st October 2011! 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We will contact you after you book to confirm your preferred options. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability From €166 per person per night for a 6 night stay. A week of wine tasting (Saint-Emilion, Bergerac and Duras wines), golf, beauty treatments and exploration. Available 23rd - 29th July and 20th - 26th August. If you love wine and golf then this is your opportunity to enjoy both! We have put together a 6 night package that includes entry in to a golf competition held of 3 days as well as the chance to taste plenty of our regions finest wines! Non golfers aren't left out as we are including two and a half hour's beauty treatments plus the chance to explore the region's markets, towns and vineyards. Download the Wine and Golf Festival brochure to find our more. This special package includes:   Reservation Options: TELEPHONE: call 0033 553 61 5000 EMAIL: click here to email us to make your reservation. Offer Conditions: The prices are quoted per person for 6 nights and includes entry into the golf competition or 150 minutes worth of beauty treatment if not playing golf. Based on two sharing a double or twin room. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and is only valid from 23rd July to 29th July or 20th August to 26th August. Subject to availability From €515 per person for 3 nights Discover our region; its wines, gastronomy, history, culture and sports with these fantastic half board packages. We have created four half board packages that celebrate the Dordogne/Périgord region's produce and activities. After a full day's exploring you can look forward to a fantastic 3 course gourmet dinner! Find out more about these packages by downloading the Discovery Packages brochure. Choose from: Call us now to tailor make your own Discovery Package! Reservation Options: TELEPHONE: call 0033 553 61 5000 EMAIL: click here to email us to make your reservation. 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  CAHORS WINE - SOUTHWEST FRANCE, NEW BLACK WINE PROBUS, TRILOGIE, CLOS TRIGUEDINA, VINS DE LUNE.   Since 1830 Clos Triguedina has been the cradle of the Baldès family. It is a domain with a rich history: one where the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela would often stop to revive themeselves ("me trigo de dina" means "I am longing to dine" in Occitan). Equally it is a land which has enabled each Baldès generation to give full display to their knowledge, to their emotions and passions and to their pioneering sense of adventure, identifying them as one of the founding families of the Cahors Appellation. Set in the heart of the Cahors wine region, the estate stretches over nearly 65 hectares (160 acres) between the bends of the River Lot in a lovely green setting near Puy l'Evêque. Its silicious clay or clay-and-limestone soil is ideal for the production of wines of Classed Growth status. As a talented wine-grower, Jean-Luc BALDES has developed a wide range of wines: The exceptional: New Black Wine, the highest quality: Probus, traditional red wines: Clos Triguedina, and Le Petit Clos, the Innovative Vins de Lune (Moon wines): Le Sec du Clos, Le Rosé du Clos and the Moelleux du Clos. >> Jean-Luc Baldès Wines Latest reviews on Jlbaldes Wines from Norway - News and Event > Wine Tasting ...     SARL JEAN LUC BALDÈS, TRIGUEDINA, LES POUJOLS - 46700 VIRE-SUR-LOT - FRANCE +33 5 65 21 30 81 - Atelier Images et WebIt is illegal for a person under the age of 18 to attempt to buy alcohol.Legal information - Secure payment with SSL