Experience the relais & châteaux vineyard

Let yourself be transported by the unique atmosphere of Château de Mercuès****, a wine-growing Relais & Châteaux with 1 Michelin star. This magnificent medieval château perched on a rocky outcrop overlooks the picturesque Lot valley and Cahors vineyards, offering exceptional views on all sides. Over the course of history, between its thick stone walls, the place has built a soul, and emanates a divine spirit... As if out of time, a tiny chapel invites you to relax under the light of its stained-glass windows and unique works of art. In the quiet, cathedral-like underground cellars, the magic of Malbec winemaking unfolds, from vinification to vintage rest. Here, tasting our great Malbecs gives rise to a unique emotion. A perfect combination of elegance, gastronomy, fine wines and the beauty of nature.

Château de Mercuès dates from the 13th century, but there was already a chapel here under Saint Didier, the first Bishop of Cahors, in the 7th century. It served as the residence of the Bishops of Cahors until the separation of church and state in 1905. After World War II it became a château-hotel, but had fallen into disuse by the time it was bought by Georges Vigouroux in 1983. Georges Vigouroux renovated the castle to restore it to its former glory and to qualify it for the Relais & Château network. After the first harvest in 1987, Château de Mercuès became one of the few ‘Cru hotels’ where guests can take part fully in the harvest and vinification process.

An immersive gourmet experience in the Malbec and truffle Art de vivre! that will delight epicureans and gourmets alike. Immerse yourself in the gastronomic and gourmet universe of the Vigouroux family as you travel through the world of their two Malbec estates: Château de Mercuès and Château de Haute-Serre.