PÉCHARMANT
Subtle, complex and unique: the perfect combination
Deep, dark red wines originate from this contemplative hill on the edge of Bergerac. Pécharmant wines are powerful, elegant and full-bodied with a rich mouthfeel.
The perfect combination : subtle, complex and unique
Just like their wines, Pécharmant winemakers stand out for their smooth and charming personalities. But mystery still surrounds where the name Pécharmant comes from: ‘Pech’ means ‘hill’ in Occitan so does it mean a ‘charming hill’? Maybe the hill was owned by someone called Armand?
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History
The Pécharmant appellation was granted AOC status (Designation of Controlled Origin) in 1946. Only 4 places produce this wine: Creysse, Bergerac, Lembras and Saint-Sauveur.
Terroir
The Pécharmant vineyard covers a row of hills in a semi-circle north of Bergerac, on the right bank of the Dordogne. What sets it apart is its ‘Périgord sand and gravel’ soil which comes from granite rocks in the Massif Central. The mild ocean climate helps the grapes ripen well and pack them with sugar and aroma.
AOP Pécharmant
Grape varietes : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Typicity : Pécharmant produces vibrant and complex wines for laying down. In terms of aroma, dark fruit reigns supreme with blackberry and blackcurrant notes while ageing in oak barrels imparts vanilla and spicy notes.
Tasting a
Pécharmant wine
Pan-fried foie gras on toast with strawberry and rosemary jam
Périgord capon supreme with orange and chestnuts
Périgord walnut and chocolate crémeux
Strawberry and Périgord walnut frangipane tartlets
Foie gras and walnut bites, strawberry jam
Creamy chestnut and walnut tartlets
Périgord truffle Croque-Monsieur
