Domaine de MayatCôtes de Bergerac Moelleux
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Mayat's Côtes de Bergerac Moelleux.
Discover the grape variety: Amaral
Light, acidic reds best drunk young, with a sustained ruby robe, silky tannins and a lively palate showing fresh red fruits (cherry, raspberry), inky notes and a herbaceous hint. Crisp and refreshing. Often blended with Vinhão and Espadeiro, contributing to the bright profile of Vinho Verde tinto DOC. Native Portuguese black grape grown mainly in the Vinho Verde region of north-west Portugal.
Informations about the Domaine de Mayat
The Domaine de Mayat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Bergerac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Bergerac
Higher hierarchy of the Bergeracois in Périgord: structured complex reds — dominant Merlot blended with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Côt, deep robe, aromas of candied fruits and prune, sturdy tannins suitable for 5-10 years of aging. Sweet generous whites on Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle with notes of honey, candied fruits and apricot, round and fresh palate. Clay-limestone soils, more demanding identity than generic Bergerac.
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: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
