Château Les Hauts de Caillevel

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel: Organic Bergerac and Monbazillac Wines - A Family Estate in Pomport, Dordogne... Lire plus
Ebène

Ebène

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€26.00
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Fruissance

Fruissance

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€12.50
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Grains de Folie

Grains de Folie

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€18.00
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Les Terres Chaudes

Les Terres Chaudes

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€16.00
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L'Atypique

L'Atypique

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€14.00
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Fleur de Roche

Fleur de Roche

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€12.50
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L'Envolée

L'Envolée

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€21.00
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Les Brumes

Les Brumes

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel Sud Ouest
€14.00
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Château Les Hauts de Caillevel - Organic Périgord Wines - Pomport, Bergerac, Dordogne

At the summit of the Pomport plateau, in the Dordogne, Château Les Hauts de Caillevel looks out over the hillsides of the southern Bergerac region. Here, the vines face the forest and the Gardonette river valley, whose cool air, combined with the terroir and a fine southern exposure, encourages a refined and balanced aromatic expression in the grapes.

A family project. A constant standard. A deep connection to the terroir.

Taken over in 2018 with a clear conviction, to produce sincere, precise and living organic wines, the estate embraces a demanding approach deeply rooted in nature.


History and origins of the estate

Taken over in 2018 with a clear conviction, to produce sincere, precise and living organic wines, Château Les Hauts de Caillevel is the result of a deliberate life choice: to settle at the top of the Pomport plateau, in the Dordogne, and let the soil, the sun and the Gardonette valley become the true authors of every bottle.


A 17-hectare organic estate at the heart of the Bergerac region

The vineyard extends over 17 hectares in a single block, 80 km from Bordeaux, between Bergerac and the heart of the Périgord Noir. Two geological identities shape the wines, a rare terroir mosaic in the Bergerac region:

Flint
plateau
A plateau of siliceous (flint) rock, tension and mineral freshness.
Limestone
hillsides
Clay-limestone hillsides facing full south, structure and aromatic finesse.

Appellations produced: Bergerac red, Monbazillac sweet wine, IGP Périgord white, red, rosé and off-dry.


Organic farming and agroforestry

Certified Organic Agriculture since 2013, the estate goes further:

Nectar hedgerows (haies mellifères) for pollinators
Flower fallow strips (jachères fleuries) for biodiversity
Close observation of natural cycles
Natural treatments only: copper, sulphur and plant-based products

The goal: to preserve biodiversity while producing perfectly balanced grapes, and ultimately wines that are lively, digestible and free from heaviness; wines that speak of their place rather than the technique that made them.


In the winery: precision and minimal intervention

The work done in the vineyard must not be erased in the winery. Here, less than 35 mg/L total SO₂, a level two to three times lower than the maximum permitted under organic certification, and fermentations conducted as naturally as possible, without correction or standardisation.

Indigenous yeasts when appropriate
Sulphur used sparingly (less than 35 mg/L total SO₂)
Vinification adapted to each vintage

Annual production: approximately 60,000 bottles

Better to forgo a cuvée than to release a wine that does not reflect the identity of the estate.


The estate's cuvées

White wines

L'Envolée - Dry organic white

Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Chenin · IGP Périgord

Citrus, mineral tension, fresh finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with fish and cheese.

L'Atypique - Terroir dry white

Original blend · IGP Périgord

Exotic fruit and precise minerality. Ideal with goat's cheese and summer cuisine.

Fleur de Roche - Bergerac Blanc

AOC Bergerac Blanc

Fine lemon, saline freshness, lovely length.

Red wines

Ébène - Structured Bergerac red

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon · AOC Bergerac Rouge

Dark fruits, cocoa, smooth tannins. Ideal with red meats, game and aged cheeses.

Les Terres Chaudes - Côtes de Bergerac

AOC Côtes de Bergerac

Ripe blackcurrant, spices, liquorice, powerful structure.

L'Authentique - Convivial red

IGP Périgord Rouge

Ripe fruit, supple tannins, elegant freshness.

Fruissance - Indulgent red

Merlot, Malbec · IGP Périgord Rouge

Crunchy and juicy, perfect for relaxed, warm-hearted meals.

Rosé

Rosenvie - Organic rosé

Malbec · IGP Périgord Rosé

Fresh, fruity, thirst-quenching. Perfect for aperitifs and barbecues.

Organic Monbazillac

Grains de Folie - Monbazillac

AOC Monbazillac · Organic sweet wine

Mandarin, candied fruits, remarkable sugar-acidity balance.

Les Brumes - Monbazillac

AOC Monbazillac · Organic sweet wine

Honey, apricot, restrained freshness. Perfect with foie gras or powerful cheeses.


Why choose the organic wines of Château Les Hauts de Caillevel ?

Rare flint and limestone terroir in the Dordogne
Committed organic viticulture since 2013
Family-run production on a human scale
Digestible, balanced and authentic wines
Outstanding quality-to-price ratio in Bergerac and Monbazillac

These are not marketing wines. These are wines of place.

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel, Pomport, Dordogne

Which organic wine to choose for your occasion ?

A structured red for a gastronomic dinner ? A mineral white for an elegant aperitif ? A Monbazillac for dessert or foie gras? Every cuvée at Château Les Hauts de Caillevel is designed for a specific moment.


Frequently asked questions about Château Les Hauts de Caillevel

Where is Château Les Hauts de Caillevel located ?

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel is located in Pomport, in the Dordogne (24), at the top of the plateau in the southern Bergerac region, near Bergerac town. The estate looks out over the hillsides where the vines benefit from a fine southern exposure facing the forest and the Gardonette valley.

Why order Château Les Hauts de Caillevel wines directly, with no middleman ?

Because every bottle leaves directly from the Pomport estate, bypassing any intermediate warehouse. You receive the wines in the exact storage conditions maintained by the family team, at their best, at a fair price, with the full traceability of an organically certified domaine since 2013.

Is Château Les Hauts de Caillevel certified organic ?

Yes, certified Organic Agriculture since 2013. The approach goes well beyond certification: agroforestry, nectar hedgerows, flower fallow strips, natural treatments only (copper, sulphur, plant-based products) and very low use of SO₂ (less than 35 mg/L total). The entire vineyard is managed in harmony with natural cycles.

What is the Monbazillac appellation ?

Monbazillac is one of the great sweet wines of South-West France, produced in the Dordogne near Bergerac. Made from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), it develops complex aromas of candied fruit, honey and spice, with a remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. Château Les Hauts de Caillevel produces two organic Monbazillac cuvées: Grains de Folie and Les Brumes.

Which grape varieties are grown at Château Les Hauts de Caillevel ?

For the reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, the reference varieties of the Bergerac region. For the whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Chenin for the dry wines; Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle for the Monbazillac sweet wines. This ampelographic diversity allows the estate to produce around twenty very different cuvées across its 17 hectares.

What food pairs well with Château Les Hauts de Caillevel wines ?

L'Envolée white pairs beautifully at aperitif, with grilled fish or goat's cheese. Ébène red matches red meats, game and aged cheeses. Les Terres Chaudes suits slow-cooked dishes and character-driven dinners. Fruissance is perfect for convivial meals. Rosenvie goes with grilled food and summer cooking. The Monbazillac wines, Grains de Folie and Les Brumes, are exceptional dessert wines: foie gras, Roquefort, apricot tart.

What is the difference between Bergerac red and Côtes de Bergerac ?

Bergerac rouge is the base appellation, supple and approachable. Côtes de Bergerac requires lower yields and a higher minimum alcohol level, giving the wines greater structure and complexity. At Château Les Hauts de Caillevel, Les Terres Chaudes illustrates this premium tier perfectly: blackcurrant, spices, liquorice and powerful structure.

What is viticultural agroforestry ?

Viticultural agroforestry combines trees and hedgerows with the vineyard to create a diversified ecosystem: nectar hedges attract pollinators, flower fallow strips limit erosion and support beneficial fauna. At Château Les Hauts de Caillevel, this approach has complemented the organic certification since 2013, a concrete commitment to biodiversity in the Bergerac region.

Château Les Hauts de Caillevel - Pomport - Dordogne, Bergerac, Périgord, France

Family estate - Certified Organic since 2013 - AOC Bergerac & Monbazillac - IGP Périgord

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