The Clos d'Yvigne is one of the world's great estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Bergerac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Clos d'Yvigne wines in Bergerac among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos d'Yvigne wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos d'Yvigne wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Clos d'Yvigne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of chicken tagine with apricots and almonds, beetroot chips or exotic fish gratin with three purées.
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.
South-West AOC on clay-limestone.
How Clos d'Yvigne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream), shrimp and cherry tomato quiche or plain cupcakes.
On the nose the red wine of Clos d'Yvigne. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
How Clos d'Yvigne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tuna and cream cheese pie, three ways to prepare chinese noodles or cream and tuna quiche.
After devatting, the pomace is removed from the tank. If this operation is carried out manually, it is important to ventilate the vat well to avoid the risk of accidents due to the presence of carbon dioxide.
How Clos d'Yvigne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of salmon and zucchini gratin, calamari with chorizo or apple pie.
On the nose the sweet wine of Clos d'Yvigne. often reveals types of flavors of dried fruit.
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
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Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, full palate and moderate acidity. Aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), honey, white flowers, beeswax, brioche and white truffle with age. Exceptional aptitude for noble rot. Star of Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC, pillar of dry whites in Graves and Pessac-Léognan AOC, and of long-lived dry whites in Hunter Valley (Australia). Native Bordeaux variety.
