The best wines of Bergerac

Discover the best wines of Bergerac of South West as well as the best winemakers of Bergerac and estates of Bergerac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Bergerac and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Bergerac by region

Looking for a good wine of Bergerac of South West among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Bergerac. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Bergerac with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Bergerac

Red wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot roast, saddle of lamb with herbs or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Bergerac

On the nose the red wine of the region of Bergerac. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tobacco or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Bergerac. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Bergerac

  • 2005With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.94/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Bergerac

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Fer Servadou
  • Abouriou

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Bergerac

A wine route planned in the region of Bergerac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Bergerac.

Discovering the wine region of Bergerac

The wine region of Bergerac is located in the region of Guyenne of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Tour des Gendres or the Vignoble des Verdots produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bergerac are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bergerac often reveals types of flavors of non oak, yeast or black currant and sometimes also flavors of mint, pineapple or cream.

In the mouth of Bergerac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 518 estates and châteaux in the of Bergerac, producing 1004 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.

Great white wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Bergerac

White wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of fish and shrimp curry, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or grandma's chicken casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Bergerac

On the nose the white wine of the region of Bergerac. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Bergerac. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Bergerac

  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Bergerac

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Bergerac

A wine route planned in the region of Bergerac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Bergerac.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Bergerac

Sparkling wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta with tuna and cream, tagliatelle with shrimps or vegan leek and tofu quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Bergerac

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Bergerac. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Bergerac

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Bergerac

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Bergerac

A wine route planned in the region of Bergerac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Bergerac.

The word of the wine: Red winemaking

Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.

Great pink wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Bergerac

Pink wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, lamb tagine with prunes or duck legs with cider and small onions.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Bergerac

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Bergerac. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Bergerac

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Bergerac

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Bergerac

A wine route planned in the region of Bergerac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Bergerac.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

Great sweet wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Bergerac

Sweet wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of toasted bagel with smoked salmon, shrimp and zucchini with curry and coconut milk or pancakes.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Bergerac

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Bergerac. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Bergerac. is a powerful.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Bergerac

  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Bergerac

  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Bergerac

A wine route planned in the region of Bergerac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Bergerac.

The word of the wine: Pruine

A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.

Great other wines of Bergerac

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Bergerac

Other wines from the region of Bergerac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Bergerac

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The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

Discover other regions and appellation of Bergerac

A wine route in the region of Bergerac ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Bonneville
  • Colombier
  • Moncaret
  • Monestier
  • Montazeau
  • Pomport
  • Port-sainte-foy-et-ponchapt
  • Prigonrieux
  • Saint-seurin-de-prats
  • Saint-vivien
  • Saussignac