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Bergerac

Bordeaux

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The Bordeaux satellite just east of the Bordeaux GI boundary, in the Dordogne. The same Bordeaux grape varieties at gentler prices, plus the famous sweet-wine appellation Monbazillac that often drinks at the level of Sauternes for a third of the price.

The wines of Bergerac are made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties.

14–175 m

Elevation range

redroséwhite

Wine styles

10 Appellations

Avg. slope 4.1°

Vineyard Map

Terroir

GravelLimestoneClay

This combination of soils contributes to the distinctive character and complexity of Bergerac wines.

Typical Aromas

plumblackberryspiceherbsdark fruit
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What it tastes like

Body

Full

Acidity

Fresh

Tannin

Firm

Oak

A touch of oak

Ripeness

Ripe

Concentration

Medium

Reds

Full-bodied and fresh, with firm tannin; black fruit, red fruit and a herbal edge.

black fruit · red fruit · herbal · stony

Body

Lightish

Acidity

Bright

Oak

No oak

Ripeness

Fresh

Concentration

Medium

Whites

On the lighter side and bright; tropical fruit, citrus and a herbal edge.

tropical · citrus · herbal · stony

Cork's estimate.

Similar styles

Lands in the same glass.

Like the reds

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France

Gioia del Colle

Puglia, Italy

Tupungato

Mendoza, Argentina

Ticino DOC

Ticino, Switzerland

Württemberg

Württemberg, Germany

Like the whites

Dry Creek Valley

Sonoma Coast, United States

Menetou-Salon

Loire Valley, France

Bouzeron

Burgundy, France

Mantinia

Peloponnese, Greece

Nackenheimer

Rheinhessen, Germany

Grapes of Bordeaux

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
blackcurrantgreen bell peppermintcedar

The Left Bank's home grape, on deep gravel beds. Cassis, cedar, graphite, and tobacco, framed by firm tannin built for decades of cellaring.

Merlot

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
plumblackberrystrawberrybay leaf

Bordeaux's Right Bank lives on Merlot. Pomerol's iron-rich clay yields plush plum, black cherry, and truffle; Saint-Émilion's limestone adds elegance, cigar box, and length.

Cabernet Franc

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
strawberryraspberrybell pepperviolet

Riper, plummier, more structured. Key blending partner in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol.

Sauvignon Blanc

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
grassasparaguspassion fruitgrapefruit

Bordeaux's dry whites blend Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon on Pessac-Léognan gravel. Lemon, peach, and white flowers; barrel age brings cream and honey over a decade.

Sémillon

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
green applelemongrasshoney

Blended with Sauvignon Blanc

Bordeaux Red Blend

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
blackcurrantplumcedartobacco

Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant on the Left Bank, Merlot-dominant on the Right Bank

Bordeaux White Blend

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
citrusgrapefruitwhite peachgooseberry

Dry whites from Pessac-Léognan are the finest, combining Sauvignon Blanc freshness with Sémillon richness

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes grow in Bergerac?▼
The main grapes in Bergerac (Bordeaux) include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc.
What soils are found in Bergerac?▼
Bergerac sits on gravel, limestone, clay soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.

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