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Vignobles St Didier Parnac
Vignobles St Didier Parnac, an AOC Cahors estate in Parnac: Malbec on two terroirs, direct from the estate...
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Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac - the Fabre Montmayou adventure, from Argentine Malbec to the limestone terroirs of Cahors
Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac
Cahors estates (Lot valley), owned by Herve and Diane Fabre (Fabre Montmayou) since 2017. Three chateaux, two terroirs (Causse and Lot valley), Malbec sublimated. Cuvees Mission de Cenac (organic) and Prieure de Cenac.
A revelation in Argentina, the starting point of a winegrowing destiny. In 1990, during a tasting in a Mendoza bodega, Herve Joyaux Fabre, a Bordeaux merchant, discovered a Malbec vinified as a single varietal. The power, the depth and the aromatic precision of this wine struck him immediately.
At a time when Malbec was only a supporting role, Herve understood that it could become a star. He then decided to invest in Argentina and to reveal this grape at the highest level.
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Fabre Montmayou: the first Franco-Argentine success story of Malbec
In 1992, Herve founded, with his childhood friend Pierre Noyer Montmayou, the Fabre Montmayou bodega. His bet was bold: to produce a premium Malbec intended for the North American market. The success was immediate.
In 1997, Diane, Herve's wife, joined the adventure and contributed to the international expansion of the brand. Today, Fabre Montmayou stretches over 450 hectares, from Mendoza to Patagonia, and is among the references of Argentine Malbec.
The return to French origins: Cahors, ancestral land of Malbec
After years in South America, Herve and Diane wished to reconnect with their roots and returned to the historic cradle of Malbec: Cahors. This region charmed them immediately with:
The diversity of its terroirs and its gastronomic energy.
The modernisation of the vineyard and the warm welcome of its inhabitants.
They saw there a territory with immense potential.
Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac: a decisive acquisition in 2017
In 2017, Herve and Diane became owners of the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac, an emblematic ensemble of the Cahors vineyard bringing together three exceptional estates:
Chateau Saint Didier Parnac
The historic estate, at the heart of the Cahors vineyard.
Chateau de Grezels
A strong identity, a strategic geographical location.
Prieure de Cenac
The highest point, on an exceptional limestone plateau.
Each has a strong identity and a strategic geographical location, making it possible to exploit all the nuances of Malbec.
Two great terroirs to sublimate Malbec: the Causse and the Lot valley
Cahors rests on soils dating from the Jurassic, between 250 and 350 metres of altitude. The Prieure de Cenac, the highest point of the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac, nears 300 metres, exposed on a unique limestone plateau.
The Causse: limestone, arid and mineral, it gives refined, taut Malbec of great finesse.
The Lot valley: rich, deep alluvium, brought by the river for 15 million years, giving fleshy, generous wines with bright fruit.
This varied geology makes it possible to create a complete, precise and elegant range, a faithful reflection of the great modern Cahors.
Prieure de Cenac: a powerful terroir, a spiritual place
Herve still recalls the first time he set foot at the Prieure de Cenac: love at first sight, a raw emotion, a quiet strength.
Located on a limestone promontory overlooking the valley, this terroir possesses an almost mystical energy. Herve sees there the potential of a great wine, able to rival the most renowned crus of the South-West. His ambition: to make the Prieure de Cenac a world reference of Cahors Malbec.
The emblematic cuvees of the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac
Mission de Cenac - Bio
AOC Cahors - red (Malbec)
A modern, deep Malbec, designed in total respect for the living, in organic farming.
Prieure de Cenac
AOC Cahors - red (Malbec)
The flagship cuvee: mineral, slender, intense, a perfect expression of the limestone plateau of the Causse.
The great Cahors Malbec, direct from the estate
Fabre Montmayou and Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac: the same vision, the same grape, two continents
The Fabre Montmayou story is the quest of one man to sublimate Malbec, from the Andean vineyards to the limestone plateaus of the South-West. It is also the alliance of two continents, two approaches, one same passion: to reveal this grape in all its facets. These wines sum up the Fabre Montmayou signature in Cahors: precision, authenticity and absolute respect for the terroir.
Would you like to discover which of the cuvees of the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac best expresses the soul of Malbec: Mission de Cenac or Prieure de Cenac?
Your questions about the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac
Where are the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac located?
In Parnac, in the Cahors vineyard (Lot valley, South-West France), on the limestone and alluvial terroirs of Malbec.
Who runs the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac?
Herve Joyaux Fabre and his wife Diane, founders of the Fabre Montmayou bodega in Argentina, have been the owners since 2017.
Which estates make up the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac?
Three exceptional estates: Chateau Saint Didier Parnac, Chateau de Grezels and Prieure de Cenac, each with a strong identity and a strategic location.
What is Fabre Montmayou?
The bodega founded in 1992 by Herve Fabre in Argentina, one of the references of Argentine Malbec, which now stretches over 450 hectares, from Mendoza to Patagonia.
Why is Malbec so important here?
It is the grape discovered by Herve in Argentina in 1990 and the king grape of Cahors, its historic cradle: the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac reveal all its facets.
What are the estate's Cahors terroirs?
The Causse (limestone, arid and mineral, for refined, taut Malbec of great finesse) and the Lot valley (rich, deep alluvium, for fleshy, generous wines with bright fruit).
What is the Prieure de Cenac?
The highest point of the estate (it nears 300 metres), on a limestone plateau overlooking the valley; it is also the flagship cuvee, mineral and intense.
What are the cuvees of the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac?
Mission de Cenac (organic Malbec) and Prieure de Cenac (the flagship cuvee), in AOC Cahors.
Are the wines organic?
Yes: Mission de Cenac and Prieure de Cenac are designed in organic farming, in total respect for the living.
What is the style of the estate's Cahors Malbec?
Precision, authenticity and respect for the terroir: refined, mineral reds on the Causse, fleshy and generous in the Lot valley.
Which dishes pair with these Cahors Malbec?
With red meats, lamb, confit and duck breast, South-West dishes and matured cheeses.
Where can you buy the Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac wines directly?
You can find the available cuvees here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe. The selection changes with the vintages.
Direct from the estate, at the heart of the Cahors vineyard
Vignobles Saint Didier Parnac - Cahors estates (Fabre Montmayou signature), from the Causse to the Lot valley.
The great Cahors Malbec, organic - Mission de Cenac and Prieure de Cenac
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