Sauvignon Semillon Ch. Billot 2022
Country
France
Region
South West - Bergerac
Producer
Chateau des Eyssards
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (50%)
Semillon (50%)
Type
White
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The town of Bergerac lies on the Dordogne river, just to the east of the limit of Bordeaux vineyard, a region that it closely resembles. Much of the red wines are blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot and the whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
Producer
This beautiful 40 hectare estate in the Dordogne belongs to the Cuisset family, and lies on the hillsides of Saussignac near the town of Bergerac. The rich soils of this area allow wines to be made of great complexity.
Tasting Notes
The passionate and innovative winemaker Pascal Cuisset owns this beautiful Dordogne estate, south west of the town of Bergerac. Made from a blend of Sauvignon and Semillon matured `sur lie`, his white Bergerac is a dry, medium-bodied, zesty, refreshing wine with apple and citrus notes. It retains a crisp, zingy acidity with hints of pineapple and gooseberry and fantastic weight on the palate.
Food
Great by itself or with lighter fish and seafood.
