From the dark-red “black” wine of Cahors producing wine since the 7th century to our local Entraygues and Le Fel wines dotting the steep slopes of the Lot Valley, the Aveyron enjoys its unique contribution to the wines of France.

V.D.Q.S. Entraygues et Le Fel
Vineyards situated on the precipitous slopes above the River Lot and the River Truyere produce red, white and rosé wines that are light and perfumed.  Chenin and Mauzac are the grape varieties used for the whites, which are dry and Gamay, Fer Servadou, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Savignon grapes are used for the reds.

V.D.Q.S. Estaing
Slightly farther up the valley, Estaing has held its ground since 1965 producing a small wine with fewer than 37 acres on slate soil and limestone.  Chenin Blanc and a small amount of Mauzac produce their whites, while Gamay, Fer and Cabernets guarantee fruity red and rosé wines.

A.O.C. Marcillac
Marcillac enjoys a mild climate and an ancient history of wines.  The monks from the monastery at Conques first planted its grapes during the 10th century.  The vines are planted in a mixture of clay and limestone known as “rougiers” which characterizes its region.  Marcillac wines are produced from the Fer Servadou grape, known here as Mansoi, with slow fermentation.  These wines are rich dark and tannic, with lots of body and a bouquet of raspberries and spicy tannins.  It is usually drunk young.

V.D.Q.S. Cotes de Millau
These vineyards stretch from Roquefort to the Tarn gorges.  The red and rosé wines are produced from Gamay, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Savignon;  the whites are produced from Mauzac and Chenin Blanc grapes.  These wines are usually drunk young.

A.O.C. Cahors
The vineyards of Cahors wind around the valley, planted on the hillsides, the rocky causses and on the high plateau.  The predominant grape variety is the Cot or Malbec, known here as Auxerrois, and is supplemented by Tannat and Merlot.  The ink-colored wine has intense aromas of berries, licorice and spice, is full bodied with noble tannins and has the right credentials for prolonged aging.

A.O.C. Gaillac
Gaillac is a melting pot of Mediterranean and Atlantic influences with many grape varieties including Perlé, Mousseux or still wine, dry or semi-sweet, white, rosé or red, each producer offering its own range.  The most interesting are the whites of Len-de-l’El, Ondenc and Mauzac and the reds of Duras and Braucol.

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