Vignoble des Verdots — Winery in Conne-de-Labarde

For four generations the domaine has been one of the most respected wineries in Bergerac, built up by the Fourtout family into a household name in the region. In 2021 Icelandic businessman Robert Wessman took it over through his Maison Wessman, already owner of the nearby Château de Saint-Cernin. He bought the domaine with the explicit promise to keep the existing team and respect the style, and brought in Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx for the restaurant. The domaine, 10 km south of Bergerac in Conne-de-Labarde, combines a modern reception pavilion with an impressive underground cellar and a vinification chai. Open daily from 10.00 to 20.00 for tastings, with a bar à vins and a boutique. Guided tours and tailor-made tastings are possible, including food and wine pairings in collaboration with the restaurant. The restaurant, Maison Wessman par Thierry Marx, is a contemporary bistro serving seasonal terroir cooking: a bold choice for a Bergerac domaine, and straight away one of the gastronomically strongest addresses in the area.