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Cahors wine

 

South West - description of the region:
Within the South West region we include several areas which are otherwise not captured.  The Bergerac area has some pleasant reds on offer and the area around Cahors has much to recommend it.  Infact wine production around Cahors dates back to the time of the Roman conquest – even the course of the river Lot was changed to allow wine to be transported to Bordeaux for sale.  Then there is the Irouleguy  area – a tiny wine producing area in the Basque country.  These wines are mainly red or rosé and will mature quickly.

 

Great South West wines:

We recommend Cahors wines (pictured) and the wine of the Château Jaubertie (see below).

 

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Our favourite South West wines:  In this area we would recommend a Bergerac wine (strictly speaking outside of the area, more for historical than geographic reasons).  The Château Jaubertie was acquired by the original owner of Rymans the stationers and is now highly acclaimed as one of the top producers of Bergerac reds.  Many people attribute the growth in popularity of Bergerac wines directly to Ryman.

Chateau CayrouVisits to Vineyards, museums etc: The Château de Cayrou is near Grezels, a few km south of Puy l’Eveque, is well worth visiting.  This château dates back as far as the 12th century and has a unique position overlooking the river Lot.  Telephone ahead to check for dégustation.  Tel. 65 22 40 26.

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Useful websites on wine:


        - The wine spectator website.

        - Wrath of Grapes website.
        - The Grape Escape - online wine guide.

South West Wine specific websites:

         - Puy l'Eveque vineyards.
         - Château Latuc - run by an English couple.