Château de Panisseau

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About Winery and Wines

Château de Panisseau is located near Bergerac, in the heart of the Périgord Pourpre, 5 kilometers east of the Bordeaux wine region. It was built by the English at the time of the Fourth Crusade, shortly before 1200. Maintained by its various owners, this castle, whose architecture was redesigned during the Renaissance, is above all a testimony to the architecture feudal perigourdine.

To make you discover the life of the estate as well as possible, we offer guided tours that retrace the history of the Château as well as all the stages of creation of our wines. Browsing through our cellar and our vinification methods, you will discover all the secrets of making a wine. Tasting offered. 

The estate is now owned by Claire 27 years old and Audouin 30 years old. Passionate about vines and heritage, we do everything in our power to preserve and enhance a castle over 900 years old and the wine-growing know-how passed on there.

The Bergerac appellation benefits from an exceptional terroir, with vines cultivated dating back to 281 AD. The property covers 106 hectares, including 47 hectares of vines and 44 % of forests, fields and meadows.

At Château de Panisseau, the vines are planted on hillsides overlooking the château and are therefore exceptionally well drained. Due to its diversity of soils, each grape variety can be magnified by a terroir that best reveals the vine and its best aromas.