Château le Payral Neo Malbec NV

Isabelle and Thierry Daulhiac are passionate proprietors of Château le Payral, a renowned winery in the Bergerac region of southwestern France. Their dedication to organic farming and traditional winemaking practices has established them as notable figures in the wine community.

The Daulhiacs have been committed to organic viticulture since the early 2000s, cultivating their vineyards without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. This approach protects the environment and ensures that the grapes retain their natural purity, resulting in wines that truly express the terroir of the Bergerac region. Their vineyards, located on clay-limestone soils, benefit from the unique characteristics of this terrain, contributing to the depth and complexity of their wines.

Isabelle and Thierry are known for their meticulous attention to detail, from hand-harvesting the grapes to employing traditional fermentation techniques. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural qualities of the grapes to shine through. The couple's dedication is evident in their diverse portfolio of wines, which includes robust reds, elegant whites, and refreshing rosés.

Their hard work and passion extend beyond the vineyards to their winemaking facilities, where they blend modern technology with time-honored methods to create exceptional wines. Château le Payral's wines are often aged in a combination of stainless steel and oak, striking a perfect balance between fruit and structure.

Isabelle and Thierry Daulhiac's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned Château le Payral a reputation for excellence.

The Bergerac region is located in Southwestern France, around the city of Bergerac, east of Bordeaux, and south of the Dordogne River. In Bergerac wine has been made for centuries and yet the region is not well-known. The reason for this is its proximity to Bordeaux, perhaps the most famous wine region in the world.

Bergerac not only borders with Bordeaux but also shares its ampelographic profile: grape varietals grown in the region are the same grown in Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot for red wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, and Semillon, for white wines, are the most widely planted grape varietals in Bergerac. Monbazillac and Cotes de Bergerac are the AOC appellations where the best-quality wines can be found.

The climate of Bergerac is on average maritime, however, as we move away from the Atlantic Ocean, it becomes gradually colder during the winter and hotter during the summer. Along the Dordogne River, we have higher humidity, and that’s where we can find sweet wines made with the noble rot technique. There is no soil formation typical to Bergerac: soils range from limestone to gravel with clay, and sand.