Bergerac / Côtes de Bergerac
The wealth of a unique terroir
Ausonius a Roman consul, poet and wine lover already celebrated the excellence and singularity of our land’s nectars. Vintages born on the banks of the Dordogne in 100AD. The civilisations that shaped Bergerac over the centuries each left their mark and made Bergerac wine what it is today.
The wealth of a unique terroir
2000 years have gone by but our winegrowers’ age-old expertise in producing hearty and honest wine is alive and kicking. The wine is just like them… Bergerac wine is open-minded with real personality and a weakness for big get-togethers. Whether it be red, white or rosé, it just loves to be enjoyed!
each year
each year
History
The Bergerac regional appellation was recognised as an AOC (Designation of Controlled Origin) wine in 1936. It is one of the oldest AOCs in France. The Côtes de Bergerac appellation was awarded AOC status in 1995.
Terroir
Bergerac’s vineyards enjoy a variety of terroirs that have helped forge wines with very different styles and characters. Fronsadais limestone soil reigns to the west on the edge of the Bordeaux vineyard. The soil to the north is clay, sand and limestone while limestone dominates alongside gravel in the southeast.
5 appellation wines flourish and showcase their typicity in a climate tempered by ocean influences, varying to a greater or lesser extent between the westernmost towns and villages around Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon and the eastern areas of Issigeac and Lalinde.
AOP Bergerac rosé
Cépages : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Typicité : Issus des cépages rouges, ces vins rosés offrent une grande variété deAOP Bergerac sec
Cépages : Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle Typicité : Ces vins blancs secs sont assez vifs, fruités ou floraux. La présence souvent majoritaire deAOP Bergerac rouge
Cépages : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Typicité : Issu des cépages traditionnels du vignoble, ces vins présentent un équilibre entre
Red AOP Bergerac
Grape varietes : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Typicity : Produced from the vineyard’s classic varieties, this wine strikes a balance between structure and smoothness with crisp red berry notes. It is delicate when young and how long you can lay it down depends on the ageing technique.
Dry AOP Bergerac
Typicity : This dry white wine is fairly vibrant, fruity or floral. Sauvignon is often in the majority and pushes the fruity and citrus notes to the fore while Sémillon brings a fuller body and Muscadelle adds a dash of finesse.
Rosé AOP Bergerac
Grape Varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Typicity : This rosé wine made using red grape varieties offers a wide array of styles, from understated blush to deep saignée with intense red berry notes.
Tasting a
Bergerac wine
Pan-fried foie gras on toast with strawberry and rosemary jam
Périgord salad
Half-smoked Périgord duck tartare, mushrooms and red onions
Strawberry and Périgord walnut frangipane tartlets
Chicken toasties with Périgord walnuts and curry
Mini tartlets with a twist, duckling breast, Périgord walnuts, endive, onion and red apple chutney
Chicken toasties with Périgord walnuts and curry
Creamy chestnut and walnut tartlets
