Overlooking the Dordogne River, Château Le Puy is steeped in history. It is currently run by Jean-Pierre, Françoise and Pascal – the 15th generation of the Amoreau family, who began making wine back in 1610. The chateau was first built in the early 17th century, before a period of rapid growth starting in 1832. It’s not unusual to find sharpened fragments of flint in the soil, memories of battles that took place on the land long ago. The vineyard now spreads across 35 hectares, over three plots, and is located on what was once known as the “Plateau of Wonders”. Old vines are used, often more than 50 years old.