The rainfall is also found to be lesser in the Bergerac region. Therefore, the vineyards are often planted in the areas where the soil could retain enough water contents.

Thus, we can see the vineyards being planted on the hilly land areas on both sides of the river valley in the southern parts of the Dordogne administrative department.

When we look at the soils of Bergerac, we could observe the soil types are varying considerably throughout the region.

Here, we can find the limestone soils that are remaining from the ancient marine deposits in addition to the sandy, gravelly, and clayey soils.

The vineyards of Bergerac are mostly planted on the clayey limestone soils as they are more suitable for the development of flavours and the structures in the vines.

The AOCs of Bergerac are:

Bergerac: For dry range of red, white, and rosé wines
Côtes de Bergerac: For soft reds
Montravel: For dry red and white wines
Haut-Montravel: For sweet whites
Côtes de Montravel: For sweet whites
Monbazillac: For dessert white wines
Pécharmant: For red wines
Rosette: For sweet whites
Saussignac: For dessert white wines

Wines from Bergerac

French Red Wine - French White Wine - French Rosé Wine - Champagne - French Sparkling Wine

In addition to these, some of the top end wines of Bergerac wines would have truffle aroma as their primary aroma.

The secondary aromas of the wines of Bergerac are usually derived from yeast, bacteria or esters (dairy products).

Not only these, these wines would also have some tertiary aromas like the following:

• Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Coffee
• Cocoa
• Wood
• Balsam
• Musk
• Leather
• Vinegar
• Rubber

As such, we can see that the red wines of Bergerac are often dark in colours with some exotic full-bodied flavours while the dry whites are fruity and powerful.

The medium-sweet and sweet wines are found to be aromatic and strong.

Wine Grapes in Bergerac

Reds

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Merlot
• Côt
• Fer Servadou
• Mérille

Whites

• Sémillon
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Sauvignon gris
• Muscadelle
• Ugni Blanc
• Ondenc
• Chenin Blanc

Of these, the most commonly used varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

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