Bergerac Merlot Cabernet Franc Dom. des Eyssards 2020
Country
France
Region
South West - Bergerac
Producer
Chateau des Eyssards
Grape(s)
Merlot (80%)
Cabernet Franc (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
15%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
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
A beautiful 48 hectare estate to the south-west of the town of Bergerac on the edge of the Dordogne, it is owned by an accomplished musician, owner and winemaker Pascal Cuisset often plays the serpent horn in the vineyards of this beautiful Dordogne estate. Created using a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, his red Bergerac is produced by a long extraction to ensure maximum fruit and a classic structure. It is full bodied with ripe plum and cherry flavours, rounded tannins and a long finish.
Food
Best drunk as an accompaniment to roast red meats, grilled steak or lamb chops and full flavoured cheeses.
