Château La Forêt - Vignobles Borie

Château La Forêt: Laurence & Hervé Borie, winegrowers in the Périgord

At the southern edge of the Purple Périgord, on the border of Lot-et-Garonne, Laurence and Hervé Borie cultivate more than vines. They cultivate a territory.

Welcome to Château La Forêt, a family estate rooted in the Périgord tradition of mixed farming and fully committed to producing authentic, generous and fruit-driven Bergerac wines.

A family estate between vines and terroir

At the beginning of the 20th century, the estate counted only 4 hectares of vineyards. Today, it covers 60 hectares while preserving its family spirit.

In 1998, Hervé took over the property passed down by his parents. In 2011, Laurence, a trained oenologist from the Bordeaux region, joined him.

Their shared vision is clear: to craft ultra-fruity, approachable and precise wines that fully express the Bergerac terroir.

Mixed farming, the DNA of Château La Forêt

Here, wine is not the only activity.

The vineyard remains central:

Grape production
On-site vinification
Aging
Bottling and packaging

But the Périgord tradition of mixed farming is still alive:

Cereals: Wheat, barley, triticale, sunflower, soybean, sorghum—grown on parcels less suited to vines.

Agen prunes: Since 2015, a plum orchard has complemented the estate. The plums are processed into semi-dried prunes by a partner specialist.

Périgord walnuts: Between 2019 and 2023, 10 hectares of walnut trees (Lara, Chandler, Fernor) were planted. The first harvests began in autumn 2025.

A living, diversified agriculture deeply anchored in its region.

The Wines of Château La Forêt – AOC Bergerac

Terre d’Innocence – Bergerac Red: The roundest wine in the range. Mainly Merlot, it charms with its softness and immediate fruit expression.

2022 vintage: an explosion of ripe red fruits, supple and generous on the palate. Ideal with pizza, grilled meats and cheese. Aging potential: 2 to 3 years.

Château La Forêt – Bergerac Red: The core cuvée. Blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Powerful, generous, fruity and spicy.

2021 vintage: fleshy and intense, Gold Medal Paris 2022.
2022 vintage: elegant and silky, Bronze Medal Paris 2023. Aging potential: 4 to 6 years.

L’Évidence – Oaked Bergerac Red: The signature cuvée aged 18 months in oak. Cabernet Sauvignon harvested at optimal ripeness, powerful structure and smooth tannins.

2020 vintage: black fruits, toasted notes, richness and depth.
2022 vintage: intense and harmonious, available in bottle, magnum and customizable double magnum.

Gold Medal Paris 2022. Aging potential: 6 to 8 years.

Château La Forêt – Bergerac Dry (Sauvignon)

A true aromatic explosion. Pink grapefruit, lemon and citron, with a vibrant finish balanced by aging on fine lees.

2024 vintage: Silver Medal Vinalies 2025.
2022 vintage: Gold Medal Concours Général Agricole 2023.

Perfect as an aperitif, with oysters or fish. Aging potential: 2 years.

Château La Forêt – Bergerac Rosé (Malbec): An airy and indulgent rosé. Salmon-pink color, wild strawberry and blood orange aromas, crisp freshness.

2024 vintage: elegant and dry, beautifully rounded on the palate. Multiple medals at national competitions.

Aging potential: 1 to 2 years.

Côtes de Bergerac Sweet: Sauvignon harvested at full ripeness, complemented by a touch of Sémillon.

2024 vintage: subtle balance (37 g/L), notes of peach, apricot and citrus.
2022 vintage: 1 star in the Guide Hachette.

Perfect with foie gras, blue cheese or desserts. Aging potential: 1 to 2 years.

Les Grains Oubliés – Sweet Cuvée: A unique story. In 2012, a few rows of Cabernet Sauvignon forgotten on the vine gave birth to an atypical sweet wine, between red and rosé, reaching 15% alcohol.

Enjoy chilled as an aperitif.

Vintage Version

Aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years. A style reminiscent of a “Périgord Porto,” without fortification, vinified like a great dessert wine. A rare and surprising cuvée.

The Château La Forêt Spirit

The estate embodies a simple and confident vision:

Sincere wines
Fruit-driven expression
Controlled production
Agriculture deeply rooted in the Périgord

Laurence brings oenological precision. Hervé brings intimate knowledge of the family land.

Together, they craft accessible and generous wines, designed for immediate pleasure yet capable of graceful evolution.

Which Château La Forêt wine should you choose ?

For a first discovery, Terre d’Innocence will charm with its immediate roundness. Those seeking structure will choose L’Évidence, while the Bergerac Dry Sauvignon reveals the full aromatic freshness of the Périgord terroir.