Monbazillac Castle Exhibition and tasting of the flavors of Monbazillac

MONBAZILLAC CASTLE A DYNAMIC, IMMERSIVE AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Overlooking the Dordogne Valley, 10 minutes from Bergerac, the Château de Monbazillac estate invites you to discover its new tour. It covers both the precious wines of Monbazillac and the history of the château in its Périgord context.

The 16th century castle, listed as a historical monument, combines the past with modernity in its visit offers thanks to new technologies. The visit has become dynamic, collaborative, immersive and fun thanks to videos, audios, light shows, puzzles, mapping, animations...

Stroll through the exhibitions, taste the wines of Monbazillac and be surprised, amazed, seduced! It's an unforgettable journey that awaits you.

To delight visitors' curiosity, 4 universes have been highlighted:

• History ;
• Oenological;
• Playful ;
• Artistic.

A new 300m2 museum space dedicated to viticulture and winemaking

The museum space dedicated to Monbazillac wines stimulates visitors' senses and encourages immersion in the heart of the largest sweet wine vineyard in the world. It will allow all audiences to discover the secrets and specificities of this golden nectar, through its history, its terroir, its winegrowers and its know-how.
300m2 where the entire oenological universe shines!

The visitor at the heart of an immersive exhibition

The visitor will experience several interactive and collaborative experiences that will satisfy their curiosity. This “ Noble wine ” exhibition will define the territorial and wine-growing identity of Monbazillac thanks to several themed spaces in which the visitor will wander freely.

A large wall projection allows you to take in the beauty of the vineyards at a glance and brings the landscape of the Monbazillac region to life to the rhythm of nature. This "mapping" encourages the total immersion of the viewer in the heart of the Dordogne and gives him, through this invitation to travel, the time to live to the rhythm of the seasons, to abandon himself to the slowness useful for contemplation and discovery.

Interviews with winegrowers and the cellar master will punctuate the tour like a dialogue that is woven between women and men. Visitors will also be able to renew their knowledge by consulting infographics recalling ancestral know-how passed down for several generations.

Exploring the aromas of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle is tasting the future.

3 GRAPE VARIETIES TO TASTE THE MYSTERY OF MONBAZILLAC

• Semillon

Sémillon brings power and structure to blended wines, particularly when combined with Sauvignon, of which it is the preferred partner for the production of Monbazillac.
Its color is golden yellow, the aromas offer a wide range, from candied fruit of apricot, pineapple or mango to "roast". The grape variety develops complex flavors of spices , honey or mushroom.

• Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is the grape variety that winemakers incorporate into Sémillon – the dominant grape variety. It brings its freshness and fruit aromas.

Its light color has green highlights. The grape variety develops vegetal and fruity notes of citrus fruits, rhubarb, added floral touches of elderberry and mineral touches. Its acidity in the mouth gives an invigorating sensation appreciated for sweet wines .

• Muscadelle

Muscadelle brings floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle and fruity notes of peach and apricot enhanced with spicy touches to blended wines. It delivers a soft and smooth sensation in the mouth.

3 SPACES TO TASTE THE FUTURE AND EXPLORE YOUR SENSES

• The Pavilion of Aromas

Located in the Cour du Château, the Pavillon des arômes is a space that places tasting at the center of the experience.

The visitor takes a seat around the tables, 3 wines are offered to him and are commented on by a team of professionals who reveal all the secrets of the wines tasted to the participants. An ideal moment to deepen the discovery of our wines!

More than a tasting, we hope for a journey that projects each person towards a universe that will be their own. In any case, a moment of sharing and exploration !

This adventure of the senses at the Pavillon des arômes lasts 30 minutes and is scheduled at the start of the visit according to different themes.

• The shop space

The entire boutique space has been completely renovated to allow the eye to take in one last breathtaking view of the park and the castle through the bay window.

Françoise, our dynamic shop manager, and her team invite visitors to discover our complete ranges of wines and local products. The shop area includes a large counter where the tasting of a wine of your choice is offered among the wines in our Euphonie range. This essential stop at the end of the visit will be an opportunity for everyone to take the time to discover the different local products and bring back with them the flavors of the country.

• The Brizay Pavilion, the restaurant

Our chef and his team welcome lovers of precious moments. Savoring a meal means taking the time to live, and to appreciate each dish, you can once again explore our range of Euphonie wines, red, white or rosé, dry, sweet or liqueur, Bergerac, Pécharmant or Monbazillac, by the glass or by the bottle. Everything is there in front of you!

Seize life, pick up serenity , take your time and make your visit an unforgettable moment.

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