The wine region of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec is located in the region of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château d'Aydie or the Domaine Plaimont produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec are Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec often reveals types of flavors of cream, almonds or lime and sometimes also flavors of minerality, vanilla or lemon.
We currently count 30 estates and châteaux in the of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec, producing 41 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
