Château Lestevenie Bergerac
Petrie and Jaco honor their French Huguenot heritage while blending traditional winemaking with modern zeal, ensuring each bottle from Chateau Lestevenie encapsulates a tale of love, heritage, and boundless adventure.
REGION:
Country: France Pays de Bergerac Tourisme
Region: Dordogne — Bergerac / Côtes de Bergerac / Saussignac AOCs (Southwest France)
History:
Château Lestevenie is a family-run wine estate located in the Périgord Pourpre hill country overlooking the Dordogne valley. The property was revitalized in 2022 by co-owners Petrie and Jaco Terblanche, South African natives who brought a blend of traditional French terroir wine knowledge and modern vineyard management. The team also includes vineyard manager and winemaker Ramon Scholtz.
Vineyards:
Farming Practice: Sustainable viticulture focusing on environmental respect and biodiversity; presence of wild orchids and care for native ecosystems.
Location: Terraced limestone and clay soils on Dordogne slopes at Gageac-et-Rouillac
Winemaking:
Style: Combination of traditional and thoughtful modern techniques depending on the cuvée, with winemaking that seeks to balance terroir, freshness, and varietal character.
Key Labels:
While their full portfolio isn’t listed publicly in a full catalogue, offerings include:
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Bergerac Rouge (typically Merlot, Cabernet blends)
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Bergerac Blanc Sec
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Lestevenie Brut (Traditional method)
Sales / Service Notes:
Château Lestevenie wines pair beautifully with Southwest French cuisine — especially grilled meats, duck, and foie gras for reds, and rich seafood or goat cheese for whites.
Swirl the Glass 🍷
Their vineyard boasts over fifteen species of wild orchids, reflecting a biodiverse site that inspires their philosophy of nature-respecting winegrowing.
