CHAI SAINT ETIENNE

Nestled amid golden fields of sunflowers and orchards, Domaine Chai Saint Étienne lies just 20 minutes from Cahors, in the heart of the Coteaux du Quercy appellation  . The estate spans approximately 27 hectares across the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments, under the stewardship of the Gisbert and Quèbre families.

Steeped in tradition, the vineyard dates back to 1778, with generations of Gisbert vignerons committed to crafting wines meant for convivial gatherings and leisurely meals  . Vines drape gracefully around the church of Saint Étienne, its watchful bell tower a poetic symbol of the estate’s rootedness in both land and culture.

Set upon southeast-facing slopes, the vineyard benefits from well-draining white clay and limestone soils, ideal for the cultivation of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Côt (Malbec)  . The Gisbert and Quèbre families embrace sustainable farming methods—pruning by lunar cycles, alternating grassy cover crops to curb yields, and encourage vine competition—all in pursuit of vineyard balance and expression.

Domaine Chai Saint Étienne’s wines are grounded in rural warmth: approachable yet well-structured, generous but balanced. Their commitment to low-intervention, terroir-driven winemaking resonates with wine lovers seeking authenticity—with every bottle echoing the region’s past and the family’s enduring passion for quality.