The best wines of Perigord

Discover the best wines of Perigord of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers of Perigord and estates of Perigord to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Perigord and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Perigord by region

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

Great red wines of Perigord

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Want to buy a red wine of Perigord cheap or sell a red wine of Perigord at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Perigord

Red 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 quick and easy monkfish tail, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Perigord

On the nose the red wine of the region of Perigord. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit.

The best vintages in red wine of Perigord

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.59/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Perigord

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Perigord

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

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).

Great white wines of Perigord

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Perigord

White wines from the region of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of wild salmon with verbena steam, sea sauerkraut with white wine or spinach and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Perigord

On the nose the white wine of the region of Perigord. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, grapefruit or citrus.

The best vintages in white wine of Perigord

  • 2019With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.54/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Perigord

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

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Perigord

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

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great pink wines of Perigord

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Perigord

Pink wines from the region of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, leg of lamb in a casserole or scallops with coconut cream.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Perigord

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Perigord. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Perigord

  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.20/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Perigord

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Perigord

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

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great sweet wines of Perigord

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Want to buy a sweet wine of Perigord cheap or sell a sweet wine of Perigord at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Perigord

Sweet wines from the region of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of smoked salmon sandwich, bouillabaisse like in marseille or very simple muffins.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Perigord

  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Perigord

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Perigord

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

The word of the wine: Ban des vendanges

Date of the beginning of the grape harvest, fixed by the lord in the tradition of the Middle Ages and, today, by the prefect.

News from the vineyard of Perigord

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