Presentation

Presentation
Saussignac is a wine appellation in South-West France, in the Bergerac wine region. of Bergerac. Its vineyards are located on a clay-limestone terroir and benefit from a temperate temperate oceanic climate. Facing north on a slope, the vines benefit from their proximity to the river proximity to the river, which favours the formation of fog. It is this humidity that contributes to the development of Botrytis Cinerea, the indispensable "noble rot" that that gives the Saussignac all its richness.
Location
Hand-picked by successive sorting to select the bunches or parts of bunches that have bunches that have reached the desired level of ripeness or noble rot. De-stemming of the harvest, followed by pneumatic pressing and settling. Thermal regulation of fermentation.
Ageing in oak barrels.
Varietals
Sémillon : 95%
Sauvignon : 5%

Advice

Taste profile
Blanc fruité gourmand
Tasting
Pale yellow, brilliant colour. Expressive citrus nose. The supple on the palate, with notes of pear and apricot.
Food pairings
To be served at 8/10°C as an aperitif with foie gras and goes with blue-veined cheeses or a chocolate dessert.