Mary Taylor Perigord

Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon

Perigord, France

The Perigord IGP covers the stunningly romantic departments in western France, the Dordogne and the Lot. The vineyards at Fabien Castain’s family estate roll along the transitional hills of Aquitaine, which is segmented by rivers and tributaries on the way out to the Atlantic. Perigord is further separated into four areas, called Noir, for its truffles; Vert, for its forests; Blanc, for its quarries, and Pourpre, for its viticulture. Many grape varieties are permitted in Perigord, however the wines are predominately comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Semillon assemblages, much like the overarching Bordeaux region. The soils also share notable resemblance to Bordeaux, and Gironde, specifically, being made up of sand, clay, and boulbènes, ideal for drainage and pH for the vines.