Armagnac
Cave des coteaux du Mézinais
Location
Mézin is a small town around 10 km south of Nérac, where cork was a prosperous business last century. The Cave des coteaux du Mézinais works on the wines of 22 winegrowers and invites you to book a visit of its winery 2 km away.
Visits and tasting
In its fully refurbished reception area, the Cave des coteaux du Mézinais offers tasting sessions and sells a huge choice of dry and sweet whites, reds and rosés, armagnac and floc. Give in to the temptation of its selection of dried fruits, cakes and sweets made with honey, or its fattened ducks.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 65 53 55
Fax.: +33 (0)5 53 97 16 73
Email: cavedemezin@free.fr
Site: www.cave-mezinais.com
Bergerac Purple Perigord
Maison des Vins de Bergerac
In the heart of old Bergerac, the Maison des Vins de Bergerac is the headquarters of the Inter-profession Wine Council of Bergerac, and home to the famous Cloître des Recollets. A visit of the place gives you a view over the River Dordogne. A permanent exhibition called “Le Vin est Voyage” retraces the history of the wine region by means of a mural in the Cloître des Récollets. Next, an animated film screened in the cellar of the Confrérie de la Vinée tells the story of how wine is made over the seasons. Last, a sensory room awakens your senses in order to prepare you for a tasting of Bergerac wines.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 58 45 33 07
Fax.: +33 (0)5 58 45 80 85
Email: info@armagnac-ravignan.com
Site: www.armagnac-ravignan.com
Maison des Vins de Monbazillac
Location
In the prestigious Monbazillac wine area, visit the world’s biggest-producing sweet white winery. Around 7 kilometres south of Bergerac, enjoy the magnificent view over the famous vine-covered hillsides.
Visits and tasting
In this ultra-modern winery, discover the various stages in tasting (appearance, aromas and flavours) and the vinification and maturing phases to make this sweet wine with its complex aromas (dried fruits, honey, citrus, flowers…). At the end of the (free) tasting of Monbazillac, Bergerac or Pécharmant, why not make a trip to Château de Monbazillac, a listed historic built in the 16th century? You will receive a warm welcome and get an extraordinary view of the Dordogne Valley.
Bordeaux
Conseil interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux
Location
It’s easy to discover Bordeaux wines… by staying in Bordeaux! Just go to the Maison du Vin de Bordeaux, the headquarters of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bordeaux (CIVB) standing opposite the tourist office. This imposing 18th-century building called Hôtel Gobineau is a reminder of the city’s former port activity with its architectural lines in the form of a ship’s prow.
Discovery and tasting
The CIVB proposes a wide range of packages for you to discover the magical world of wine. You can enrol for a course or evening classes given by Bordeaux Wine School, or enjoy the contemporary decor of the Wine Bar as you taste one of the many wines of offer, served by the glass.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 00 22 66
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 00 22 77
Site: www.bordeaux.com
Buzet-en-Albret
La cave des vignerons de Buzet
Location
In the heart of an appellation of almost 2,000 hectares, the Cave des Vignerons de Buzet invites you to observe its expertise and discover its products. This winery produces AOC Buzet wines, named after the charming village on the left bank of the River Baïse.
Description
From the vines to the vats and the maturing barrels to the bottling room, follow the fascinating stages in the manufacture of Buzet wines. Once you have been to the “senses room” all that remains to do is to enjoy a convivial tasting of the reds, whites and rosés of the Cave des Vignerons de Buzet.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 84 74 30
Fax.: +33 (0)5 53 84 74 24
Email: buzet@vignerons-buzet.fr
Site: www.vignerons-buzet.fr
Le cellier du Brulhois
Location
In Layrac not far from Agen, stop off at the Cellier du Brulhois and take away a few flavoursome souvenirs!
Visits and tasting
A real Ali Baba’s cave, the Cellier du Brulhois is brimming over with local specialities such as the famous Agen prune, honey, chocolate and of course the wines of Armagnac and Côtes du Brulhois, one of the smallest appellations in south-west France. Taste the famous “black wine” and the Grain d’Amour; every Saturday, the producers are present to answer your questions.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 87 01 65
Fax.: +33 (0)5 53 87 65 46
Email: cellier@vigneronsdubrulhois.com
Site: www.vigneronsdubrulhois.com
Duras
Maison des Vins de Duras
The Maison des Vins de Duras will give you the keys to discover, understand and visit the Duras wine area. Ideas for tours, an entertaining permanent exhibition, a stroll through the vine garden, tasting of one of the 160 reds, rosés, dry whites and sweet whites available at the shop... The whole appellation at your fingertips!
Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 20 20 70
Fax.: +33 (0)5 53 20 82 85
Email: contact@cotesdeduras.com
Site: www.cotesdeduras.com
Entre-Deux-Mers
Maison des Vins for premières-côtes-de-bordeaux and Cadillac
La Closière, an 18th-century charterhouse and former wine estate surrounded by a park of century-old trees, is home to the Maison des Vins for premières-côtes-de-bordeaux and Cadillac. 400 wine estates and 3,400 hectares of vines… It will give you all information about premières-côtes-de-bordeaux (white and red) and Cadillac (sweet white). This lovely house also plays host all year long to exhibitions and other events, such as the “L’Accord parfait” culinary competition for the best food-wine combinations. The winning recipes are to be found in a booklet given to you free of charge.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 98 19 20
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 98 19 30
Email: maisondesvins@closieres.com
Site: www.closiere.com
Maison des Vins de l’Entre-deux-Mers
Discover the wines of the entre-deux-mers appellation at the foot of the La Sauve-Majeure Benedictine Abbey, a stop-off point on the road to Compostela and listed as world heritage by UNESCO. This jewel in the crown of Aquitaine stands over 1,500 hectares of vines and 240 winegrowers, all passionate about their terroir. Free tasting and visit (admission fee for groups).
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 34 32 12
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 34 32 38
Email: contact@vins-entre-deux-mers.com
Site: www.vins-entre-deux-mers.com
Graves Sauternais
Maison des Vins de Graves
Wine-tourism reception with free tasting. In the wine library, 200 bottles sold at château prices for the graves, graves-supérieures, pessac-léognan appellations.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 27 09 25
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 27 17 36
Email: contact@vins-graves.com
Site: www.vins-graves.com
La Maison du Sauternes
Location
Set in the very heart of Sauternes, a small yet world-famous town, the Maison du Sauternes – grouping together 80 producers– welcomes you every day to a charming stone building 47 kilometres south-east of Bordeaux.
Atmosphere and tasting
Do you want to get to know the Sauternes appellation better (with its five villages, Sauternes, Fargues, Bommes, Preignac and Barsac) and, of course, taste a wide variety of legendary sweet white wines without actually visiting the châteaux? The producers are on hand to give you tips and offer tasting sessions. The retail prices of the wines are the same as at the châteaux. Yquem, Suduiraut, Fargues, Tour Blanche and Claverie – all their secrets revealed!
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 76 69 83
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 76 68 69
Email: maisondusauternes@aliceadsl.fr
Site: www.maisondusauternes.com
Haute-Gironde - Blaye
Maison du Vin de Blaye côtes-de-bordeaux
More than 800 winegrowers are now members of this Maison du Vin. In the air-conditioned cellar you will find more than 250 reds and 50 whites, as well as related products. An area set aside for children. Free tasting all year round from Monday to Saturday, 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6.30 pm.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 42 91 19
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 42 85 28
Email: info@aoc-blaye.com
Site: www.blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux.com
Maison du Vin des côtes-de-bourg
The Maison du Vin has a superb setting with its garden overlooking the Dordogne and the vaulted cellar with 150 côtes de bourg red and white wines at château prices. The shop also has wine-related products. Free tasting all year round, 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). For groups, an admission fee (2 € per person) and appointment are required.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 94 80 20
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 94 80 21
Email: info@cotes-de-bourg.com
Site: www.cotes-de-bourg.com
Irouleguy – Basque Country
La Cave d’Irouléguy
Location
Visiting the Basque Country? Take a detour to the Cave d’Irouléguy, founded in 1952 and located in Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry, Route de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. This cooperative winery vinifies and sells the production of 140 member growers covering 150 hectares of vines, including 130 in the Irouléguy AOC.
Visits
The Cave d’Irouléguy proposes visits to its facilities all year round: the recent winery equipped with two pneumatic presses, the maturing cellar with around 300 barrels, and the bottling line, refurbished in 2005. And if you want to bring something back with you, go to the shops belonging to the winery in Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 37 41 33
Fax.: +33 (0)5 59 37 47 76
Email: contact@cave-irouleguy.com
Site: www.cave-irouleguy.com
Jurançon - Béarn
Maison des Vins et du Terroir de Jurançon
The Maison des Vins et du Terroir du Jurançon provides a choice of dry and sweet whites made by the independent winegrowers on the Jurançon Wine Route, but also Madiran, Irouléguy and other south-west wines and a variety of local produce. Tasting of 130 different wines.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 82 70 30
Fax.: +33 (0)5 59 82 74 64
Email: contact@vins-jurancon.fr
Site: www.vins-jurancon.fr
Landes - Chalosse Tursan
Maison des Vignerons Landais – Tursan Chalosse
The vineyard of Domaine de La Pointe, set on the dunes in Capbreton, produces the renowned vin-de-sable in the purest family tradition. With low production yields, fertilisation using compost, mechanical weeding and hand-picking of grapes, the "Les Dunes de la Pointe" wines are produced in white, red and rosé. For a visit and a tasting, take the road south of Capbreton towards Labenne, then as you leave Capbreton, Quartier La Pointe and follow signs to Vin de Sable.
Tel.: + 33 (0)6 07 47 41 26
Fax.: +33 (0)5 58 72 16 76
Email: lesvignesdecapbreton@orange.fr
Site: www.vindesdunes.com
Madiran
Cave Coopérative de Crouseilles
Location
The Cave Coopérative de Crouseilles is to be found in a fully renovated 18th-century castle 4 kilometres south-west of Madiran.
Atmosphere
Every day, the Cave de Crouseilles (with no fewer than 165 winegrowers) offers free tastings of its reds (madiran) and dry and sweet whites (pacherenc-de-vic-bilh). You can ask any question you like about the madiran, the wine that François I called the "wine of lords, powerful, flavoursome and crimson, ages very well"... See what you think!
Tel.: +33 (0)5 62 31 90 67
Fax.: +33 (0)5 59 68 14 33
Site: chateau.de.crouseilles@crouseilles.com
Marmandais
Cave du Marmandais: Beaupuy and Cocumont
Location
To get to know the côtes-du-marmandais wine better, why not make the trip to the winery of the same name? You have the choice between the one in Beaupuy on the right bank of the Garonne, 5 km from Marmande, and the one in Cocumont, on the left bank of the same river – the river that forms the spine of the côtes-du-marmandais area. These lands are an extension of those of the Entre-deux-Mers on the right bank and the Graves on the left bank.
Visits
If you want to do a tour of the winery you need an appointment. After the visit of the winery and bottling line, you can enjoy a free tasting in the shop where you will also find a great many gift ideas and promotions, with a selection of côtes-du-marmandais reds, rosés and whites.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 94 50 21
Fax.: +33 (0)5 53 94 52 84
Email: infos@origine-marmande.fr
Site: www.origine-marmandais.fr
Medoc
Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac
The Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac is an essential stop-off to prepare or start your stay in the region. A team of tourism advisors is at your disposal to help you organise your stay in Pauillac and in the Médoc.
Guidebooks: “Pauillac, l’Escale au Pays des Grands crus” and “Destination Vignobles en Médoc”.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 59 03 08
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 59 23 38
Email: mtvp@wanadoo.fr
Site: www.pauillac-medoc.com
Maison du Vin de Margaux
Sightseeing and wine information. Sale of wines from the appellation and various related products.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 88 70 82
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 88 70 82
Email: syndicat.margaux@wanadoo.fr
Maison du Vin de Saint-Estèphe
Open all year round, providing information about the wines from the appellation. Art exhibitions, Museum of winemaking equipment. Sale of wines
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 59 30 59
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 59 73 72
Email: mv-se@wanadoo.fr
Site: www.vins-saint-estephe.com
Maison du Vin de Listrac
Information and sale of wines from the appellation. In summer, a daily tasting with commentary by a winegrower.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 58 09 56
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 88 84 20
Email: vins-listrac@wanadoo.fr
Maison du Vin de Moulis-en-Médoc
Location
If you go to the Médoc, stop off in Moulis, a lovely village close to Listrac-Médoc. A few minutes from the church heading towards Margaux, or by the "Route des Châteaux" (D 2), the Maison du Vin awaits you on the pretty square in the hamlet of Grand Poujeaux.
Description
Go to the Maison du Vin de Moulis and appreciate all the subtleties of this beverage, said to be a condensate of all the great wines of the Médoc. In a tasting session, discover the various wines of this appellation before moving on to visit some of the châteaux in Moulis. Don’t miss the parish church built in the 12th and 13th centuries, one of the region’s finest examples of Romanesque art!
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 58 32 74
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 58 13 84
Email: chateaux@moulis.com
Site: www.moulis.com
Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne
Location
Set not far away from the banks of the Gironde, north of Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac, Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne is ideally located in the heart of the wine area. In the village centre, the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin can give you all necessary information for a successful holiday.
Description
As well as tourist information, the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne has a shop which will give you plenty of gift ideas on the wine theme, but also local produce (honey, jams and confectionery). All the wines of the village are also on sale at château prices.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 56 59 84 14
Fax.: +33 (0)5 56 59 86 79
Email: mtvstseurindecadourne@wanadoo.fr
Saint-Emilion - Libournais
Maison du vin de Saint-Émilion
A starting point to discover the wine area, the Maison du Vin de Saint-Emilion contains the Saint-Emilion Boutique, open all year round. Set up at the initiative of the winegrowers in the Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion, it is the showcase for the wines of Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Lussac Saint-Emilion, and Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, and more than 400 wines are on sale at château prices.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 55 50 55
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 74 46 17
Email: info@vins-saint-emilion.com
Site: www.vins-saint-emilion.com
Maison des Vins de Fronsac
Information, tastings, and a shop selling AOC Fronsac and Canon Fronsac wines. You can also admire the view from the Tertre de Fronsac nearby.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 51 80 51
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 25 98 19
Email: mdvfronsac@wanadoo.fr
Maison des Vins des côtes-de-castillon
Location
Powerful, fruity and generous, the wines of côtes-de-castillon offer great diversity. To discover them, stop off in the Maison des Vins des côtes-de-castillon, opposite the town hall and the church in Castillon-la-Bataille, one of the keys towns in the history of France in Gironde.
Atmosphere
All year round, the Maison des Vins will give you information about the appellation and the work of the winegrowers. It also proposes initiations into tasting on appointment, and sells a selection of wines, glasses, decanters and other accessories bearing the côtes-de-castillon logo.
Tel.: +33 (0)5 57 40 00 88
Fax.: +33 (0)5 57 40 06 31
Email: contact@cotes-de-castillon.com
Site: www.cotes-de-castillon.com
