The town of Cahors, located in the South West, was a center of the wine trade in medieval times and was known for its "black wine", which was highly sought after by European nobility. 

Another South West town, Gaillac, has been producing wine for over 2,000 years, with evidence of vineyards dating back to the Roman era.

Elizabeth Prataveira is the 4th generation winemaker and owner of Domaine de Ménard. She works alongside her brother Philippe who focuses on caring for the vineyards.

For over 100 years, beginning with Jean Francois Morel in 1920, the Prataviera-Jegerlehner family has worked with passion in their vineyards in Gascony.