Bergerac
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Three geological formations from east to west: marine Cretaceous limestones, Périgord sands and gravelly clays, Tertiary astéries limestone.
- The Dordogne Valley acts as a funnel opening westward: Atlantic mildness penetrates up to ~100 km inland, bringing spring and autumn humidity. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- Bergerac was granted AOC status by decree on 11 September 1936; the 'Vinée', the cradle of the vineyard, corresponds to the 7 parishes north of the town.
- Dominant grape varieties: merlot N and sémillon B, with cabernet franc N and muscadelle B maintained thanks to favourable ripening conditions.
Product characteristics
- Reds: fruit aromas, structured tannins (merlot N contributing suppleness, cabernet franc N and cabernet-sauvignon N providing firmness); ageing potential of 3–15 years.
Terroir / wine link
- The well-regulated water supply of the soils and the tempered oceanic climate ensure good phenolic ripeness, which is expressed in the tannic structure of the red wines.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Product specification (BO Agri, PDF)
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — IVBD — Vins de Bergerac & Duras