Organic wine tasting at Château Feely

Learn the art of wine tasting

If you are a wine enthusiast, make sure to stop at Château Feely, perched on the Saussignac hills along the Bergerac Wine Route. This small, family-run estate is famous for its biodynamic vineyard and award-winning organic wines. It’s the perfect place to dive into a truly different wine experience.

A VIBRANT AND UNIQUE TERROIR

Step into the vineyard and you’ll quickly feel it: this place has a special energy. At Château Feely you’ll be welcomed by Caro, the passionate owner, who tells the story of how she and her husband saved this seven-hectare estate back in 2005.
Their dream? To make great wine with the upmost respect for the environment. Today, every bottle reflects this philosophy.

There are tours to suit every wine amateur, from a quick one-hour visit to multi-day stays that include tastings, vineyard walks and even educational trails. On a shorter tour, you’ll stroll among the vines, learn about the estate’s biodynamic approach and taste three of their wines for just €10.

Tip: call ahead to book your spot as spaces are limited!

Biodynamic wine

This isn’t just a vineyard, it’s a living ecosystem. Walk the rows and you’ll see clover fixing nitrogen, wild orchids blooming between the vines and bees working busily in place of pesticides. Instead of chemicals, natural herbal teas are used to protect the plants. It’s a model of biodiversity and the perfect backdrop to understand what “biodynamic” really means.

As Caro explains:
“Biodynamic wine creates a bond with the land, the wine and the terroir.”

Here, you don’t just taste wine. You reconnect with nature.

Since 2014 all the grapes here have been harvested by hand, a choice that improves quality. Château Feely even won gold at the first national Wine Tourism Awards in 2019.

The tasting experience

Once inside the cosy tasting room, the real fun begins. You’ll sit around a big wooden table, with elegant Vins de Bergerac Duras glasses set before you.

First, take a moment to observe the wine, its clarity and colour. Then, give it a gentle swirl and watch how it lingers on the sides, a hint of its texture. Next is the aroma test, which happens in two stages: the first sniff before swirling, and the second after, when the bouquet truly opens up. Comparing the two is part of the fun, as you start to recognise and guess the different scents.

Finally comes the best part: tasting. With a little guidance, you’ll discover how to let the flavours unfold, layer by layer, across your palate.

Here are some of the wines you might try:

Sincérité – a crisp white with zesty, citrus notes
La Source – a dry, sulphite-free red
Grâce – rich and full-bodied, with a hint of mint (and often a crowd favourite).

It’s a lighthearted experience, both inspiring and delicious. You’ll leave with new skills, happy memories and maybe a bottle or two to share back home.

Plan your wine tasting tour

Cheers!

You can extend your visit with lunch on-site, featuring wine and food pairings.
Multi-day wine tours and vineyard hikes are available for a deeper dive into the world of biodynamic wine.
For a longer stay, Château Feely also offers beautiful, eco-friendly holiday homes where you can unwind among the vines.