Winery Jean DegavesBlanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Food and wine pairings with Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec
Pairings that work perfectly with Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec
Original food and wine pairings with Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec
The Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec of Winery Jean Degaves matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs, sauerkraut of the sea in casserole or tiramisu (original recipe).
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean Degaves's Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Muskat Oliver
Obtained in Hungary in 1930 by Pal Kocsis by crossing the pozsonyi fehér (pressburger or white presbourg) and the pearl of Csaba. This double-ended variety is found in Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, the Slovak Republic (small Carpathians), the Czech Republic (Moravia), etc. It is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Blanc de Blancs Bergerac Sec from Winery Jean Degaves are 2012, 2011
Informations about the Winery Jean Degaves
The Winery Jean Degaves is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Bergerac Sec to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bergerac Sec
The wine region of Bergerac Sec is located in the region of Bergerac of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Tour des Gendres or the Château Barouillet produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bergerac Sec are Muscadelle, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bergerac Sec often reveals types of flavors of citrus, pear or oil and sometimes also flavors of non oak, floral or cheese.
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.
The word of the wine: Varietal wine
Name given to the local wine (IGP), produced from a single grape variety that gives the wine its characteristics of structure and aroma. The Languedoc is the leading producer of this type of wine, from most of the major French grape varieties.
