Lot presentation
Bergerac Truculence Barouillet (no reserve) 2020
The wine
Bergerac's wines were already prized by Dutch connoisseurs in the Middle Ages. An extension of the Bordeaux wine producing area, on the Périgord side, with the same range of grape varieties, Bergerac constitutes a mosaic of terroirs almost as diverse as those of its mighty neighbour in the Gironde. The vines are planted on clay-limestone and limestone soil, mixed with Périgord sand on the left bank of the Dordogne; on the right bank, the soil is predominantly sandy with some gravel. The undulating hills of the beautiful Périgord landscape, and a temperate climate combined with generous sunshine, give Bergerac all the characteristics of a great wine-producing region. Vinification methods are constantly progressing. Ageing in new oak barrels has been developed and gives the wines delicate notes of vanilla. Bergerac has long been known for its sweet wines. Produced since the 1950s, the dry white wines are pleasant and very aromatic, with a lively persistence on the palate. These wines should be drunk young and usually represent excellent value for money.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Missing capsuleOrigin: domain
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: South-West
Appellation: Bergerac
Vintage: 2020
Colour: white
Service temperature: 11°
Size (in ha): 3388 hectares
Volume: 87160 hectolitres
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: floral
Tasting occasion: aperitif
Comments: lot donated by the domain. Charity auction to benefit french charity Vendanges solidaires. All proceeds (including buyer's commission) will be donated.