Vézère hillsides

At the beginning of the 90s, a group of around fifteen enthusiasts decided to revive the vineyards of the Vézère slopes. None of them were winemakers. They had to learn everything from growing vines to marketing wine.

In an innovative approach, they created a new model, where all the winegrowers are owners of the vineyard and associated winegrowers.

Their vineyard is spread out on steep hillsides, a land of schist and slate. Their wines find their elegance thanks to this local terroir. You can find white grape varieties (Chenin, Sauvignon Gris, Chardonnay, etc.) and black grape varieties (Merlot and Cabernet Franc).

Today two cellars are open to the public. You will meet the winegrowers who will share their history and their terroir with you: 

• the Coteaux de la Vézère cellar which brings together around ten winegrowers, around fifty associated winegrowers as well as five full-time employees. You can taste a beautiful range of AOC certified wines such as: 
  - Gamade: white wine (dry, semi-dry, sweet, muscaté) red and rosé wine
  - Les Périères: red wine (Cabernet franc), white wine (dry Chenin and semi-dry Chenin).
• The Barn of the Bontat terraces, always at the Saillant which offers an atypical tour through the heart of the vineyards and terraces. You can also taste and buy wines under the name Slate Song (range of white, red and rosé wines).