Château Haut-Monplaisir

Chateau Haut-Monplaisir, located in the heart of the Cahors appellation, is an essential reference point for wine lovers in the Southwest. Managed by Cathy and Daniel Fournié, this family-run estate combines passion, tradition and innovation to produce exceptional wines, notably from the region's emblematic grape variety, Malbec.

Chateau Haut-Monplaisir is rooted in a rich winegrowing history. Since its creation, the estate has been handed down from generation to generation, with each family member adding his or her own personal touch while respecting ancestral traditions. Cathy and Daniel Fournié, the current owners and winemakers, proudly carry on this family heritage, combining traditional know-how with modern techniques.

Chateau Haut-Monplaisir benefits from an exceptional terroir, characterized by clay-limestone soils and gravelly terraces, ideal for growing Malbec. The Cahors climate, with its warm summers and mild winters, allows optimal ripening of the grapes, giving the wines incomparable richness and aromatic complexity.

The Château Haut-Monplaisir wine range reflects the diversity and quality of the Cahors terroir. The cuvées, mainly made from Malbec grapes, are renowned for their power, elegance and ageing potential. Among the most famous is Château Haut-Monplaisir Cahors, a structured, intense red wine, as well as more confidential cuvées that appeal to the most discerning palates.

Aware of the importance of preserving the environment, Château Haut-Monplaisir practices sustainable viticulture that respects nature. Cathy and Daniel Fournié have adopted organic and biodynamic farming methods, guaranteeing the health of the soil and the biodiversity of the vineyards. This commitment to sustainability is also reflected in the quality of the wines, which fully express the typicity of the Cahors terroir.

Chateau Haut-Monplaisir's Cuvée Tradition is a supple, digestible Cahors that's easy to pair.

Chateau Haut-Monplaisir's Cuvée Prestige possesses rare complexity and length: the value for money is superb.

The Château Haut-Monplaisir white is an aromatic, gourmet white, ideal as an aperitif or with fish.