The winery
Château Moulin Caresse
Family-owned winery located in Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh (Montravel/Bergerac, Dordogne), producing wines under the AOPs Montravel and Bergerac and the IGP Périgord; currently managed by the Deffarge family.
- Montravel / Bergerac (Dordogna, Nouvelle-Aquitaine) · Francia
- Since 1749
- 4 products
The story
Family-owned estate with documented origins dating back to 1749; the estate’s modern management has passed through several generations and, after the stewardship of Jean‑François and Sylvie Deffarge, is now carried on by their sons Benjamin and Quentin. In recent decades the estate has reorganized the vineyard and expanded the range of cuvées on the market.
Production philosophy
Focused on enhancing the local territory and vineyard quality: agricultural practices aimed at respecting biodiversity and producing wines expressive of the terroir. In recent years the domaine has begun conversion to organic farming to reduce its environmental impact.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located on the heights of Montravel, on sloping clay-limestone soils and on a plateau of boulbène. The vineyards as a whole overlook the Dordogne valley and benefit from exposures favorable to ripening.
Awards and recognition
Documented awards for individual cuvées.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Malbec
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sémillon
- Muscadelle
- Sauvignon Gris
- Ugni Blanc
- Hectares
- 38.0
What makes it distinctive
- Family-owned estate with roots dating back to 1749.
- Produced in the Montravel and Bergerac AOPs and in the Périgord IGP.
- Conversion to organic farming, certification registered in 2022.
- Main cuvées include: 'Cent pour 100', 'Cœur de Roche', 'Le Rosé'
- Current management: Benjamin and Quentin Deffarge