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 beef coarse salt, tunisian macaroni or duck breast with honey.

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, citrus fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blueberry. 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 4.20/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.93/5

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 lamb curry indian style, summer tuna quiche or cannelloni of meat.

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, melon or banana and sometimes also flavors of butter, cream or grapefruit. 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 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5

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: Mérille

Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.

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 smoked salmon pasta gratin, natural breton lobster or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

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, lychee or citrus zest and sometimes also flavors of yellow apple, citrus fruit or spices.

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

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Bergerac

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • 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: R-C (champagne)

Harvesting-cooperator. It is the cooperative which elaborates the champagne of its members from their mixed contributions. It gives them bottles on which they stick their own label. It is legal without being intellectually honest. When you walk around the Champagne region, you may come across signs that say "Vigneron récoltant" to indicate a member of a cooperative. You can always ask him where his vats and press are.

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 beef tongue with vegetables and madeira sauce, lamb epigram in spicy sauce or rabbit with cider and apples.

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: Sauvignon Gris

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 peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan, shrimp and chorizo risotto or yoghurt cake.

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
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With 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: Thermoregulation

Control of the vinification temperatures (by circulating hot or cold water on the walls of the vats, for example). This is a major step forward, which in particular helps to preserve the freshness of the aromas threatened by excessive temperature rises during fermentation.

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: White winemaking

White wines are obtained by fermentation of the juice after pressing. A pre-fermentation maceration is sometimes practiced to extract the aromatic substances from the skins. White wines are normally made from white grapes, but can also be made from red grapes (blanc de noirs). The grapes are then pressed as soon as they arrive at the vat house without maceration in order to prevent the colouring matter contained in the skins from "staining" the wine.

News from the vineyard of Bergerac

The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

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