📍 Bergeracois
The Dordogne valley upstream of Bordeaux, known for Monbazillac.
Bergeracois is a wine area in the valley of the Dordogne river, upstream of Bordeaux, in south-western France. It is a historic region, part of Périgord. Nearby appellation names include Bergerac, Côtes de Bergerac, Montravel, Côtes de Montravel, Haut-Montravel, Pécharmant, Saussignac and Monbazillac.
The link to Bordeaux is clear: the same grapes. Reds use Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, whites use Sémillon and Sauvignon. Monbazillac is especially known, a sweet white wine from grapes affected by noble rot. Pécharmant is a dense red, and Saussignac is also a sweet white. A small appellation, Rosette, makes off-dry white wine.
Bergeracois lies in south-western France and is close in style to neighbouring Bordeaux, but it is usually cheaper and less famous. Rivers and hills create varied soils, from limestone to clay and gravel. For those seeking Bordeaux-style wines it is an interesting alternative. The name comes from the town of Bergerac on the Dordogne river.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Bergeracois ← grows in ← 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bergeracois?
In the Dordogne valley upstream of Bordeaux, in south-western France.
What is Bergeracois known for?
The sweet white Monbazillac and the red Pécharmant.
Which grapes grow there?
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sémillon, Sauvignon and others.
What to read next
- 📜 Rosette — A tiny appellation near Bergerac with medium-sweet white wines.
- 🍇 Merlot — One of the world's most widely grown red grapes, native to Bordeaux; it makes soft wines.
- 🍇 Sémillon — A white grape from France; the main grape of sweet Sauternes, where the berries are picked by hand in several passes.
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