Yes, you are indeed in AOP wine-growing land, but here the landscapes play with diversity and you will see that the vines mingle with orchards, market gardens, pastures, small authentic villages, a subtle and balanced graphic mix making our landscapes a canvas in multiple tones, as if man had taken advantage of the generosity of the earth to compose his work of art full of poetry... and respect!
In the largest wine-growing region in the world, Occitanie, today the AOC Coteaux du Quercy vineyard covers more than 130 hectares and 38 communes, including 17 communes, 21 of which are in the Lot and 17 in the Tarn-et-Garonne.
Ecology is not an option with us!
Aesthetics are all well and good, but ecology is not an option for us! The proof is the numerous areas labeled organic AB, biodynamic, HVE... in short, we don't mess around with nature here, and it shows! Our cooperators the cellar in Montpezat de Quercy are a good example of this since most of them practice mixed farming, thus contributing to the richness of our landscapes.
The wines of the hills of Quercy do not have the same reputation as their neighbors, Cahors, Gaillac or even the ends of Languedoc but they offer that little extra soul which makes it so special.
Areas labeled organic, biodynamic, high environmental value:
- Organic: Domaine de Maillac, Revel, Lacoste, 35% of cooperators
- Biodynamics: Lafage
- HVE: Domaine de La Garde, Guillau, Chai St-Etienne, Cauquelle, 50% of cooperators
Labeled Vineyards & discoverys
The Quercy vineyard once again rewarded for its efforts for quality wine tourism. that's done ! For 3 years now, the Vignoble du Quercy has been working with its entire network of tourism professionals to create a tourism dynamic around wine and make this area a true quality wine tourism destination. Obtained in 2019, the national Vignobles & discoveries label comes into play every 3 years and it is following the efforts made, carried out and justified by Atout France (tourist development agency of France) and the Superior Council of the wine tourism (CSO) renew this recognition. They have been back for 3 years! 3 years that all these professionals will use to highlight all their know-how, their creativity and their ability to innovate. An entire program !
Our restaurants with the Vignobles & Découvertes label
Let's talk, let's talk wine: Characteristics
The Wines of the Coteaux du Quercy are colorful and very fruity. Fleshy on the palate and with a supple attack, they reveal pleasant aromas of raspberry, blackberry and blackcurrant, highlighted by subtle floral and peppery nuances. The red wines from the hills of Quercy are rich in “good tannins” expressing roundness after aging. The rosé wines of Coteaux du Quercy have a beautiful bright, light pink color. They have a powerful nose, predominantly floral and fruity. On the palate, these rosé wines combine a supple attack with perfect balance, imbued with liveliness.
The basic grape variety is Cabernet Franc. It must make up 40 to 60% of the grape varieties to which the Tannat, Malbec, Merlot and Gamay grape varieties are combined.
How to properly enjoy a Coteaux du Quercy wine?
Follow the good advice of Caroline and Manon in their tutorials of 1,30 min each.
Any advice?Wine and cheese pairing
Advice from the Quercy winegrowers’ cellar
What do I drink with farmhouse goat cheese? A white wine Le Mas blanc
What do I drink with a farmhouse Camembert? A red wine New red paths
What do I drink with blue cheese? A sweet white wine 630 White
What do I drink with a Saint-Nectaire? A red wine Good times
Wines on sale at the cooperative cellar of Quercy winegrowers
The Quercy vineyard is also:
An agricultural high school
A wind of youth continues to blow in the Coteaux du Quercy! And for good reason, the young students of Le Montat Agricultural High School exploit the vines of Domaine de Lacoste and bring all their freshness and a fresh perspective on the wine industry. An attractive AOC which appeals to our young people and which leaves before them a whole range of possibilities. The next generation is in place! Because our winegrowers are also the agents of change, our high school students did not break the rule and listened to their peers by installing and operating beehives around the vineyards. A natural ecological act for all of our professionals. And it’s still good!!!
The plus of Domaine de Lacoste: truffle oaks! So imagine the typical Quercy alliance: a good red wine, truffle, honey… happiness!
More info: 422 Lacoste, 46090 Le Montat
We give you the presentations: our winegrowers in video
The Quercy vineyard tells its story... Who is behind this wine that we taste and appreciate, what story can we discover behind each bottle?
Children's corner
Game booklet: the secrets of the South-West
The winegrowers have a sense of welcome even for the youngest. A game booklet has been specially designed for children to keep them intelligently occupied during your tasting, dear parents! Don't thank us, especially since they will learn a lot of things about the vine!
Available in all cellars in Tarn-et-Garonne.
Click here to download the game booklet which children will also find directly at our winegrowers.
For your kids and teenagers
Randoland or Baludik, discover our vineyard with family and while playing, that's it, right?!
