Bergerac hills - page 2

The Bergerac appellation, the largest in the region, produces fine wines with AOC and AOP labels, three-quarters of which are red. The grape varieties are the same as in Bordeaux: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its terroir, with its temperate oceanic climate and clay-limestone soils, yields supple, balanced, and elegant wines. The reds are tannic with aromas of red fruit. The whites are mellow with a golden-yellow hue and honeyed aromas.