Interspecific crossing between 29 Seibel (70 jeager x Vitis Vinifera unknown) and the danugue made by Eugène Contassot, who would have given the seeds of the harvested grapes to Albert Seibel (1844-1936). The King of the Blacks has been widely cultivated, particularly in southwestern France and in the center-west, where we have found and photographed it. It was used several times as a sire by Albert Seibel, rubilande or 11803 Seibel is a good example.

Informations about the Chateau Les Violines

The winery offers 3 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Bergerac Rosé in the region of South West

The Chateau Les Violines is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Bergerac Rosé to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Bergerac Rosé

The wine region of Bergerac Rosé is located in the region of Bergerac of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de la Jaubertie or the Château Haut Sarthes produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bergerac Rosé 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 Rosé often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, tropical or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, black fruit or oak.

The wine region of South West

The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.

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