Château de Fayolle

Where It All Starts

The Vineyard

Welcome to our own slice of paradise, 130 acres of rolling hills and woodland located up above the left bank of the Dordogne River between Bergerac and St. Emilion. With 36 acres of vines of both red and white grapes in production, Château de Fayolle is dedicated to making fine wine of an authentic, yet modern character. Since 1254, the wines of Bergerac, Saussignac and the Périgord have been served at the finest tables across Europe. Today, it is the ambition of the new owners of the château, Frank and Riki Campbell, to promote and market the wines of the region on a global level.

Step Back in Time

The Château

No, you are not dreaming, Fayolle is truly an authentic medieval castle, built in the 1480’s by Jean Joubert de Fayolle on the site of an even older fortress called Rappevacque which was destroyed in the 1300’s during the Hundred Years War. The walls surrounding the castle date to the Rappevacque fortress. Guests are encouraged to stroll around the grounds of the château and see the Chapel, built in 1518 by Jean Joubert’s grandson François, the 18th century dovecote, the vines, the old windmill (currently in ruin) and the charming lake at the bottom of the property.

Four memorable experiences

Wine Tourism

At Château de Fayolle we offer a warm welcome for all our visitors and strive to make your experience unforgettable!
Enjoy a complementary wine tasting in our wine tourism center, chill on our terrace with a glass of wine and a sharing platter, choose one of our 4 unique tours or go shopping in our brocante and wine shop!
Whether you are on a romantic date, a family outing or having a get together with friends, we have something to suit you.

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   Ross Dawson 
 29/03/2024
 
 
  Frank gave a fluent and very engaging 90 minute tour of the winemaking process and the history of the Château. Their enthusiasm and knowledge no doubt contribute to the high quality of the organic wines that we tasted. The vineyard is  in a beautiful setting and I wish them continued success.
  
 
       
   Tina 
 14/11/2023
 
 
  Our personalized wine tour by owner Frank was beyond expectations. The detailed chateau history, vineyard, and wine production were very educational and informative. My husband and I have done several wine tours, we learned more from Frank than all others combined. We enjoyed wine tasting and a fantastic lunch supplied by Riki, Frank's wife. Such class & professionalism, we look forward to returning next year.

Merci!
  
 
       
   George Meyers 
 10/11/2023
 
 
  Outstanding winery. The owners are amazing.  The barrel tasting is an incredible experience.
  
 
       
   Citizen Rasta 
 26/10/2023
 
 
  Très bon accueil et jolie dégustation avec la souriante Rebecca 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊
Un bel endroit et des bons vins.
What else ?
  
 
       
   Kate Adey 
 19/10/2023
 
 
  A warm welcome from Frank the owner despite the torrential rain (the first for several months) followed by a fascinating and personal tour of this stunning, organic vineyard. Interesting to hear the story of this couple’s venture into the wine producing business followed by a comprehensive wine tasting and absolutely delicious lunch including locally sourced cheese, homemade foie gras, and a special mention of Riki’s homemade chutney. A fabulous experience and amazing value!
  
 
       
   Graham Evans 
 17/10/2023
 
 
  A must do if you're in the region, great food, great wine and beautiful grounds to spend an afternoon at. The lake lunch is also highly recommended 👍
  
 
       
   John & Clare Neville 
 14/10/2023
 
 
  We combined a wine-tasting (thanks to Rebecca for such an informative chat) and extensive and delicious charcuterie lunch. The location and set up is brilliant and very good value for money
  
 
       
   Christa Lawcock 
 11/10/2023
 
 
  Absolutely amazing, organic winery with amazing owners that have combined the latest technology while restoring historic buildings. Includes a brocante (antique shop), tasting rooms, cafe, and of course, wine shop. There is also a pigonnaire, a private Catholic church, a private home and gardens. 50 acres/125 hectars.

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