Château de Fayolle enjoys a superb ‘terroir’ that has been liked to that of its famous neighbour St Emilion. The vineyard is on a limestone-clay plateau which slopes gently towards the west and the 90 meter elevation above the Dordogne valley ensures a good flow of air through the vines and protects them against frost and disease. The soil or ‘terroir’ in this part of the Dordogne valley, with its maritime climate and calcareous source rock provide the perfect combination for producing one of the best wines of this region. In common with many of the vineyards of the Bergerac appellation, Fayolle is planted with the traditional Bordeaux varieties – Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc for the white wine; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc which are blended to make up the reds.
