Rosette
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Acidic sandy-clay soils derived from the erosion of granitic arenas of the Massif Central, with no limestone outcropping (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Six distinct geological facies according to the proportion of sands, clays, and gravels from Tertiary fluvial outwash deposits
- An amphitheatre of hills with full southern exposure facing the Dordogne, sheltered from northerly winds by forested massifs
- A zone of 6 communes to the north-west of Bergerac, dissected by the valleys of the Caudeau, the Marmelet, and the Gouyne
Human factors
- A territory delimited as early as 1322 under the name 'Vinée de Bergerac', encompassing several parishes around Bergerac (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Pale straw-yellow appearance, floral bouquet (acacia blossom, honeysuckle) and fruity notes (citrus, peach); sauvignon contributes white flowers and grapefruit
- Sémillon brings roundness and richness on the palate, balanced by a lively finish; soft, round wines best enjoyed young
Terroir / wine link
- The slow spring warming of these low-fertility sandy-clay soils encourages the production of aromatic white 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), JORF 3 mai 2017
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — IVBD — Vins de Bergerac & Duras