Château des IllaretsBergerac Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Château des Illarets's Bergerac Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Bastardo
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and a fresh, airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Adds freshness and delicacy to blends. Traditionally used in Port, Madeira and Dão reds. Portuguese synonym for the Jura's Trousseau according to DNA analysis; indigenous black variety of the Douro and Dão.
Informations about the Château des Illarets
The Château des Illarets is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Bergerac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bergerac
Affordable cousin of Bordeaux on the Dordogne: signature Merlot-based reds (~65%) — round and fruity with notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, sweet spices and a tobacco touch, supple tannins, to drink young. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec as support. Fresh rosés (~20%). Signature dry and sweet whites (~15%) from Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle with notes of citrus, boxwood, flowers and honey for the sweet ones.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)
Synonymous with acescence.
