A wine-producing region through history
River and sea traffic played an important role in the
development of the Bergerac region vineyards as early as the
Middle Ages. The wines produced in this region were a favourite
with English and Dutch buyers and so much so that at the
beginning of the 18 th century half of the total production was
intended for exportation. The Bergerac wines enjoyed an
appellation of origin in 1936, the very first year this
classification system was created.
Our Vineyard
The château Haut-Lamouthe is located on the left bank of the
Dordogne river, just four miles south-west from Bergerac. Vines
have always been grown on this family estate.
In 1986. two brothers, Christian and Michel, decided to devote
themselves to vine-growing. They replanted new vine stocks and
purchased new plots. In 1997. the third brother joined the team.
Two years later they bought the equipment necessary for making
their own wines. They invested in vine-making equipment to set
up their own winery instead of selling their grapes to the local
cooperative. Since 2001 they have been using
environment-friendly growing methods.
The vineyard (36 acres) is situated on a clayey-gravely ground
in the Bergerac appellation area. Twenty acres are dedicated to
producing red and rosé Bergerac.
The château Haut-Lamouthe also produces prunes and apples (with
direct sale to individual buyers who pick their own apples in
the orchard)
Make it a special day. Come and pick your own apples in
september and buy direct from the producer at the lowest price
(0.7 € a kilo). Bring your own bags!
You may also buy half-baked prunes produced on the estate.
