Château des Vigiers a luxury 4 star Hotel Golf and Spa, located near Bergerac, Bordeaux and Saint Emilion in the Dordogne, South West France

Château des Vigiers is the ideal base from which to explore the world famous vineyards of the Aquitaine, South West France.

To the west you have the vineyards of Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion and to the east are the wines of Bergerac, Duras and Monbazillac which are scattered along the Dordogne Valley.

With this richness nearby, we can arrange wine excursions for you to discover our local heritage and our famous vineyards:

• The vineyards of Saint-Emilion, UNESCO world heritage site
• Pathways through the vineyards of the Périgord
• Vineyards & Châteaux between Monbazillac and Bergerac

The Wines of Bergerac

“Heir to a prestigious past and 2000 years of winemaking tradition, Les Grands Vins d’Aquitaine offer an exceptional range of varieties and flavors. Among the most famous of its 13 appellations, one can note the AOC Bergerac and Côtes de Bergerac, Pécharmant, Rosette, Monbazillac Saussignac and Montravel. Each of these appellations proudly wears the colors red, pink, white, dry, sweet or sweet wines of this legendary wine region.

This is the assembly and the choice of varieties that sign all the nobility and the bouquet of the wines of Bergerac, Grands Vins d’Aquitaine. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec for reds, Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle for the whites, to know the balance that determines the character of a wine and its flavor “

(from the website “Route des Vins de Bergerac“).

Discover the finest vineyards of Aquitaine

When visiting us, it would be a shame not to take the opportunity to visit some of the worlds most famous vineyards! We have good links with some of the most prestigious wine growers and can organize private tours and tastings upon request. To find out more about the wines, here are some links:

Saint Emilion - Pomerol - Graves - Sauternes - Médoc - Bergeracois - Monbazillac - Duras