White varietals: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc, Ondenc, Chenin Blanc. Red Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Fer Servadou, Tannat, and Merille. The following grape varieties are permitted in the Dordogne wine region. The region also has similar terroir, resulting in wines of comparable quality and affordability. The Dordogne wine region, like its neighbor, the Bordeaux wine region, produces wines from the same grape varieties. Popular grape varieties from the Dordogne wine region The soil is mostly clay and limestone which provides essentials to grow characterful grapes. The rainfall is quite low in the region, which is why the vines are planted on water-retaining soil. The region has a very similar climate and Atlantic influence as its neighboring Bordeaux. The terroir and geography of the Dordogne wine regionĭordogne is the third-largest administrative zone of France with vines planted along the banks of the Dordogne river and the slope of rolling hills of the valley. Finally, in the 18th century, the region was returned to France during the French revolution. The region has to face wars of religion in the second half of the 16th century. The right of the Dordogne bounced between France and England for over three centuries until its end in 1453. The region was passed to the English crown in 1152. The monks continued wine production with the development of viticulture along the Dordogne river. Like many French wine regions, viticulture, and wine production were introduced in the Dordogne wine region by the Roman settlers. Dordogne was captured by Romans which led to the destruction of most of the structures of the ancient county. The region is said to be first inhabited by Gauls and was home to four tribal groups. The Dordogne river, which flows horizontally and meets the Gironde north of Bordeaux, divides the region into two sections. The wine region of Dordogne is located east of Entre Deux Mers and north of Cotes du Marmandais. The Dordogne river, a tributary of the Gironde, runs through the region.
The region is part of France's largest administrative region, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and is situated at the crossroads of the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees. The Dordogne wine region is located in Southwest France, between the Aquitaine Basin and the Massif Central, with its center in Perigueux. This incredible wine region produces some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux Blend in the world, owing to the same warm climate and Atlantic influences as its neighboring Bordeaux wine region.Ĭheck out the best wine tastings and tours in Dordogne! Where is the Dordogne wine region? The Dordogne wine region is home to 22 villages that are among the most beautiful in France. Hundreds of villages and hamlets are scattered along the rolling hills of the Dordogne river. For its food, wine, landscape, and cultural heritage, the region has long been a popular tourist, vacation, and ex-pat destination. Read some of Martin Walker's mysteries set in the area to set the mood for your trip.Dordogne is a rural wine-growing district in Southwest France, also known as Perigord in ancient times. The dining is delicious and reasonably priced, as are the wines. We have connections in the area and intend to get to Rocamadour, Saint-Cirq-Lapopoe, and Belves in the future. Castlenaud has the medieval war demonstrations with catapults if you have a taste for that. Chateau Milande, home to Josephine Baker is another half day with great gardens and architecture. It is easy to spend a half day, it is far more than the sculpted boxwood on most photos. The Jardins Marqueyssac are exquisite with a fine view of the river. It was worth pulling off the road and taking a ridiculous number of photos. We also encountered a veritable army of ducks marching back to their evening quarters near Tursac. There is a minor charge and it is on an insanely narrow road but is fascinating. Either to or from Lascaux, stop at the Bories du Breuil to see old circular houses entirely made of stone including the roof. You can also do the National Museum at Les Eyzies de Tayac devoted to the era if you have interest. Lascaux for the reproduction of the prehistoric paintings is outstanding. We finished in Beynac and were inspired to return to the Chateau later for a tour. Pulling out in La Roque-Gageac for a village stroll and lunch is a great stop.
He recommends the kayak trip down the Dordogne River which is a wonderful adventure. Hi Carol, the RS guidebook is no slouch for the Dordogne area.
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