The Dordogne region
Introduction An easy access to the Dordogne A strategic choice for business Marc Mercier, Director of Périgord Développement Bergerac Wines -Treasure of the Dordogne Dordogne vineyards business opportunities Optical fiber network gives high speed Internet Success Stories in the Dordogne Owning your own vineyard Grape Alternatives Success Story in the Dordogne: Britlike 450 British companies already registered Dordogne high growth potential: Bio industry The “Aerospace Valley” The Agriculture and Food industry The Tourism industry The Forestry and Paper industry FBCCI opens in the Dordogne Tourism in the Dordogne: a huge potential Highlights of two opportunities in the Dordogne PRD support Success Story: Château de Villars Opportunity in Bergerac Success Story: Gite in the Dordogne Save the date: Périgord Développement in London The Tourism Industry - Summer season The French Social Security Model

Several vineyards are currently for sale in the Dordogne region. Each château has unique qualities combining an on-going and viable business venture with an outstanding quality of life and natural surroundings found in the heart of the Dordogne.

Château de Thénac

Type of wine: Montbazillac, Bergerac, Côtes de Duras
Vineyard surface: 70 ha.
With numerous recommendations from travel and wine guide experts, the wines of Thénac benefit from the quality care of a family business. The GFA-Vignoble du Mayne owns 5 wines brands.
Located 17km south of Bergerac.
Modern and complete production installations.
Existing customer list: +7,000 contacts.
Production volume (2005): 876,000 bottles.

Château de Panisseau

Type of wine: 61% red variety grapes (Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec…), 39% white variety grapes (Sémillon, Sauvignon, Muscatel, Ugni Blanc..)
Vineyard surface: 75 ha.
This medieval castle was actually built by the English in the early 12th century; testimony to the rich history of the area. It provides an ideal location for as a holiday resort. Of its 123 ha dominated by the Château de Panisseau, 75 ha are devoted to vineyards. The domain is one of the region’s premium vineyards and a leader of the Bergerac appellation.
Located south of the Dordogne Valley.
Production installations were modernised and fully renovated in 2000.
Large base of existing clients who represent 20% of the gross income.
Production volume (2005): 400,000 bottles.

Château de la Tilleraie & Château Malbernat

Type of wine: 95% red grape variety, 5% “rosé” grape variety.
Surface: 30 ha
The central Manor House dates from the XVIII century and, can be used as either a family house of as a holiday resort (3,500sq feet). The swimming-pool and pool-house have been recently renovated to welcome guests.
Located close to Bergerac.
Production facilities are fully modernised and high-tech. The wine names are protected to avoid against counterfeiting and a well-known wine expert acts as consultant for wine production.
Production volume (2005): > 150,000 bottles