Twenty kilometres from
Bergerac, bordering the
Lot et Garonne ‘département’ is a small farm which cultivates
vines and cereals and has a small herd of cows. It is a
characterful, family holding which was passed down to us by
our parents. Pascal first set up a GAEC (administrative title
for family-run farms) with his mother, Hugette. In April it
was Sylvie’s turn to take her mother’s place and form a
brother-sister partnership with Pascal. Our father, Jean, has
always taken care of the vinification himself and sold in bulk
to a wine merchant. The focus has changed slightly and the aim
is now to sell our wine directly.
The vineyard is
situated on 10
hillside hectares known as PECH BESSOU
and is currently only planted with 3 ha of vines, we plan,
however to replant the totality over the next few years. The
aim is not to become a large property but rather to retain its
familial character and do everything necessary for
the production of high-quality
wine.
Text translated by Pays du Grand Bergeracois (professional translator).