Sourire de Cyrano Bergerac Rouge 2023
Country
France
Region
South West - Bergerac
Producer
Couleurs d’Aquitaine
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
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
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
Since its creation in 2008, Couleurs d’Aquitaine has become one of the largest cooperative wine merchants in Southwest France and the leading wine merchant in the Bergerac area. Behind this name stands a union built around three historic cooperative wineries in Dordogne made up of 270 families, whose key objective is to promote and sustainably develop Bergerac wines in France and on export markets. Certified organic they care about producing the best quality under one banner with their group winemaker Valérie Valmy.
Tasting Notes
Named after the cultural figure Cyrano de Bergerac, the flamboyant character, a fictional hero that is emblematic with the history of the town. This wine embodies the wit, and generocity of the town of Bergerac, which are known for their easy drinking blends. This is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on the clay-calcerous soils of the appellation. The wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks to give a fresh identity with the delicious fruit profiles of these varieties. Aromas of fresh red fruits, plums, currents and a floral violet character, followed by an elegant palate of round black fruits, spice and vanilla. This is a silky and fresh style with a lighter tannic impression.
Food
This is the perfect wine for charcuterie, a range of hard cheeses, hams and red meats.
