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History of Camp del Saltre

How it all began

Chateau Camp del Saltre, located on the outskirts of the cozy village of Prayssac in the “Lot” department, is a romantic 18th-century castle surrounded by beautiful nature and a variety of tree species. It all started in the summer of 2001, when a group of enthusiastic vacationers from the Netherlands set out for the South of France for an unforgettable vacation. During their trip, they discovered this enchanting little castle and fell in love with its charm and history.

The castle was owned by the Delbez family, who put the estate up for sale due to their age and desire to pass it on to the right people. In 2001, the new owners purchased the chateau to transform it into a welcoming retreat. The transformation began in January 2002, and soon the first guests were welcomed into the beautifully remodeled apartments.

What began as a dream became a reality and success grew rapidly. The guesthouses offer a perfect blend of comfort and French charm. Our guests can enjoy the pool, a private terrace and the beautiful surroundings of Prayssac, with numerous activities and historical sites in the vicinity. Camp del Saltre offers a unique opportunity to stay in a historic castle and enjoy the best of southern France

Gerard delbru third generation winemaker

Then came the wine!

The entire estate of Chateau Camp del Saltre, once belonged to the influential Cillacs de Borie family. The chateau itself and the surrounding vineyards. The vineyard was taken over in the 19th century by the Delbru family, who continued the tradition of winemaking with great passion and skill. The chateau itself with its outbuildings passed into the hands of the Delbez family. For more than 100 years, the Delbru’s continued the tradition of winemaking and passed on their knowledge to subsequent generations….

Complete again

On September 1, 2022, a new opportunity came along. During a social gathering with these neighbor winemakers, Gerard and Dominique Delbru, it was revealed that they wanted to sell the winery and vineyards, located around the chateau. Unfortunately, there was no succession. And so, after a period of more than 100 years, the entire estate was reassembled, as it was once intended to be.

Meanwhile, Patrick Banis, a tukker with a French heart lives at the chateau and is apprenticed to Gerard Delbru so that one day he can make the Delbru´s wines himself. 

Wines

At Chateau Camp del Saltre, we make red and rose Malbec and white Chardonnay wines. Our chateau has AOP status, which means that our Cahors wines must meet the strictest standards and contain controlled quality.

Chateau Camp del Saltre makes 6 different wines, namely 3 red Cahors wines: the Le Saltre Noir, an accessible, often younger Malbec wine, the Malecoste, a wood-aged full-bodied red tough Malbec wine and the Revelation, a complex, very balanced wood-aged Malbec wine. We also make Le Saltre Rose, a fresh, accessible but flavorful rose, LÍnnocence, a delicious easy red wine and, since 2022, a fresh accessible Chardonnay called Le Saltre Blanc.

News

18 December 2024

Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing at Chateau Camp Del Saltre – A Enchanting Christmas Episode and Luxury Stay.

This year, Chateau Camp Del Saltre welcomes a special Christmas episode of the popular British..

18 December 2024

Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing at Chateau Camp Del Saltre!

This year, Chateau Camp Del Saltre welcomes a special Christmas episode of the popular British..

20 November 2024

Entrepreneur Eddy van Heel: ‘I’m finally learning to live in the now’

Entrepreneur Eddy van Heel has been living with death on his heels for decades. After..

16 July 2024

Tour de France NOS The Evening Stage at Chateau Camp Del Saltre

On July 11, 2024 we experienced a special day at our Chateau, because the NOS..

11 September 2023

The wines of Chateau Camp del Saltre

Since Sept. 1, 2022, the vineyards surrounding the chateau have officially become part of The..