Château des Eyssards - Bergerac // See map of South West France below
Atlantique
Terre de Vignerons
This is a co-op for growers within the IGP Atlantique, part of the great terroirs of the South West of France. These vineyards benefit from both the warmth of the Atlantic sun and the ideal humidity provided by its spray.
Le Petit Berticot Sauvignon
Appellation: Atlantique
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Color: Yellow with green tints.
Nose: Citrus aromas, broom.
Palate: Fresh citrus of lemon, lime and grapefruit. Clean refreshing finish.
Pairings: Shellfish, seafood, grilled pork, salads, paella, light pasta dishes.
BERGERAC
CHÂTEAU DES EYSSARDS
On a 38 ha estate just southwest of the town of Bergerac in France’s Dordogne valley, winemaker Pascal Cuisset uses the assets of the land & climate along with new winemaking technology to produce wines in the Bordeaux style with traditional Bordeaux grapes.
Château des Eyssards Bergerac Sec Cuvée Prestige
Appellation: Bergerac
Terroir: The vineyards are located near the town of Monestier, which has a slighter warmer micro-climate thus concentrating the sugars in the grapes leading to a fuller, richer more complex white wine.
Grapes: 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon, 30% Muscadelle
Viniculture: Fermented and aged in new barrels and in 1-year-old barrels. The wine is aged in barrels on lees and stirred every 10 days for 6 to 8 months.
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Appearance: Bright & deep golden straw yellow tone.
Nose: A beautiful nose jasmine flowers & ripe stone fruits
Palate: A full lush body, richer in style. The Muscadelle, difficult to cultivate, creates a deep layer of flavor that adds impressive complexity & character to the traditional Bordeaux Blanc blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon.
Château des Eyssards Bergerac Rouge Cuvée Prestige
Appellation: Bergerac
Grapes: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Viniculture: 12 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Appearance: Bright red ruby hue.
Nose: Fragrant red berry fruits with deeper notes of plum & black cherry with a hint of cedar & dried herbs.
Palate: Well balanced, with firm tannins on its velvety body. Flavors of bright raspberry & red cherry with a touch of black pepper spice last through the long smooth finish.
CÔTES DE DURAS
Berticot
BERTICOT represents 118 winegrowers spread across 1000 hectares of land (55% of the AOP Côtes de Duras). The co-op has a cellar equipped with modern material, capable of making 50,000 hectoliters of wine. It has become a renowned brand in France, as well as throughout Europe and awarded in all top competitions.
Secret de Berticot Côtes de Duras Sauvignon
Appellation: Côtes de Duras
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Color: Yellow with green tints.
Nose: Citrus flowers.
Palate: Fresh citrus- lemon, lime, grapefruit and litchi notes. Refreshing!
Pairings: Serve as an aperitif, or with pastas, poultry, shellfish.
