Clos de Noël

Clos de Noël

A small 16-hectare family estate in Faurilles, in the Dordogne (Bergerac / Périgord). Two generations, the Eynard family, bottling their wines since 2018. Reasoned viticulture, a broad diversity of varieties. Cuvees Semele, Tradition, Quintessence, Gaïa.

Clos de Noël is a small family estate where two generations today join forces: Michelle and Thierry Eynard, with their children, Pierrick and Yohan. For a long time, the family grew its vines to sell the wine to merchants. Everything changed in 2018, when Yohan and his partner decided to create their own cuvees. A new adventure began, driven by the pride of bottling the soul of their Dordogne terroir.

A responsible, living agriculture

The Eynard family favours a reasoned, respectful viticulture. One row worked out of two favours a better infiltration of rainwater, allowing the roots to go deep and express the typicity of the terroir. Under the rows, mechanical tools replace chemicals, and cover crops feed biodiversity while enriching the soils. This patient, attentive approach gives birth to sincere, balanced wines vibrant with identity.

Semele

IGP Périgord - the elegance of the reds

An elegant cuvee, built on the finesse and depth of the estate's red varieties (Merlot, Cabernet). An expressive, refined IGP Périgord that reveals the know-how of the Eynard family.

Cuvée Tradition

AOC Bergerac - the estate's classic face

The classic face of Clos de Noël: a round, harmonious wine, deeply rooted in its origins. An accessible, sincere Bergerac red, ideal to discover the estate's style.

Cuvée Quintessence

AOC Bergerac - the concentrated expression

A more intense and concentrated version of the vineyard, in AOC Bergerac: structure and fruit dialogue with precision. An accomplished cuvee, for lovers of deep, expressive reds.

Gaïa

IGP Périgord - the cuvee of character

A cuvee full of character, born of the diversity of the varieties and the richness of the soils. A surprising IGP Périgord vibrant with identity, that expresses all the personality of the Dordogne terroir.

Rosé du Clos de Noël

AOC Bergerac - fresh and luminous

A fresh, luminous rosé, revealing the softness of the terroir. A gourmet, convivial cuvee, perfect as an aperitif and with summer cooking, to be enjoyed well chilled.

A Dordogne terroir & a broad grape palette

Clay-limestone, TRAN & reasoned viticulture

16 hectares in Faurilles, on clay-limestone soils dotted with TRAN (a very stony soil typical of the region). The pillars Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, complemented by Côt (Malbec), Gros Manseng, Chardonnay (2019), Syrah and Prunelard (2022). Reasoned viticulture.

The sincere, living wines of the Dordogne, direct

Which Clos de Noël wine to choose?

To discover the estate, the Cuvée Tradition (Bergerac, round and harmonious); for more intensity, the Cuvée Quintessence; for elegance, Semele (IGP Périgord); for character, Gaïa; and for freshness, the Rosé du Clos de Noël.

Where is Clos de Noël located?

In Faurilles, between Issigeac and Villeréal, at the heart of the Dordogne (South-West). A small 16-hectare family estate, divided into two large plots, on clay-limestone soils dotted with TRAN.

Is Clos de Noël organic?

The Eynard family favours a reasoned, respectful viticulture: one row worked out of two for water infiltration, mechanical tools instead of chemicals under the rows, and cover crops to feed biodiversity. No certification (organic, HVE) is stated to date on its page.

Who are the winegrowers of Clos de Noël?

A family estate carried by two generations: Michelle and Thierry Eynard, with their children Pierrick and Yohan. For a long time, the family sold its wine to merchants; in 2018, Yohan and his partner created their own cuvees, the start of a new adventure.

Which grape varieties does Clos de Noël grow?

The historic pillars Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; Côt (Malbec), Gros Manseng and Chardonnay since 2019; and Syrah and Prunelard, planted in 2022. A broad varietal diversity that opens a new aromatic palette.

What are the cuvees of Clos de Noël?

The Rosé du Clos de Noël (Bergerac), Semele (IGP Périgord, elegant), the Cuvée Tradition (Bergerac, classic), the Cuvée Quintessence (Bergerac, concentrated) and Gaïa (IGP Périgord, full of character).

What is the Gaïa cuvee?

A cuvee full of character, born of the diversity of the varieties and the richness of the estate's soils. A surprising IGP Périgord vibrant with identity, that expresses all the personality of the Dordogne terroir.

What is TRAN soil?

TRAN is a very stony soil typical of the Dordogne region, which dots the clay-limestone soils of Clos de Noël in places. It is ideal to produce structured, expressive wines, by favouring the deep rooting of the vine.

Since when has Clos de Noël bottled its wines?

Since 2018: for a long time, the family grew its vines to sell the wine to merchants. That year, Yohan and his partner decided to create their own cuvees, driven by the pride of bottling the soul of their terroir.

What is the estate's reasoned viticulture?

A patient, respectful approach: one row worked out of two favours rainwater infiltration and deep rooting; under the rows, mechanical tools replace chemicals; and cover crops feed biodiversity and enrich the soils.

What to pair with Clos de Noël wines?

The reds (Tradition, Quintessence, Semele, Gaïa), round to concentrated, accompany red meats, grills, slow-cooked dishes and cheeses; the rosé, fresh and luminous, is enjoyed as an aperitif and with summer cooking.

Can you buy Clos de Noël wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, shipped with care, across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the living wines of the Dordogne

Clos de Noël: a small 16-hectare family estate in Faurilles, between Issigeac and Villeréal, at the heart of the Dordogne (South-West), in the Bergerac and IGP Périgord appellations. Two generations of the Eynard family (Michelle and Thierry, with their children Pierrick and Yohan); the estate has bottled its wines since 2018. Clay-limestone soils dotted with TRAN (a stony soil). A broad diversity of varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Côt (Malbec), Gros Manseng, Chardonnay (2019), Syrah and Prunelard (2022). Reasoned viticulture (mechanical work, cover crops, respect for living systems).

Cuvees: Rosé du Clos de Noël (Bergerac), Semele and Gaïa (IGP Périgord), Cuvée Tradition and Cuvée Quintessence (Bergerac)