Top 100 wines of Perigord
Discover the top 100 best wines of Perigord of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Perigord and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Perigord
The wine region of Perigord is located in the region of Atlantique of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Haut Vignac or the Château le Raz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Perigord are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Perigord often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, vegetal or peach.
In the mouth of Perigord is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 52 estates and châteaux in the of Perigord, producing 126 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Perigord
wines from the region of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, lamb chops à la champvallon or duck fillets with honey.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Perigord
On the nose in the region of Perigord often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, cherry or earthy. In the mouth in the region of Perigord is a with a nice freshness.
