In short
Côtes de Bergerac White wines are sweet wines offering an attractive alternative to the richness of sweet wines for other occasions and other moments of consumption.
The wines are more silky than mellow in texture, with aromas of flowers and white-fleshed fruits full of freshness. These charming wines are very successful: they are very easy to drink, correspond to the taste of the day and adapt to culinary diversity (sweet/salty pairings, world cuisine, etc.).
Some numbers
1281 hectares
329 wine growers
8,876,605 bottles of wine
A little history...
The history of Côtes de Bergerac White is intertwined with that of Bergerac Red. The Côtes de Bergerac White are sweet wines produced throughout the Bergerac appellation area and have also been granted AOC status by decree in 1936.
Terroir
The Côtes de Bergerac White appellation is located in the south of the Dordogne department, more particularly the district of Bergerac. It is possible to produce wines in the Côtes de Bergerac White appellation in more than 90 municipalities surrounding the town of Bergerac. The nature of the soils reflects the extent of the vineyard: from lacustrine limestones, to sands through clays to gravels. The multiplicity of configurations linked to reliefs, waterways and exposures creates a large number of local climates and allows each winegrower to differentiate himself.
Tasting
Temperature : 8-10°C
Keep : 3-4 years old
Accompaniement Pairings: as an aperitif, with desserts or with cheeses
