Located in the south-west of France, in the extension of the Monbazillac hillsides,
has just 20 hectares in its appellation area. The vineyards of
is divided among 16 winegrowers, most of whom cultivate their vines organically.
Château Saussignac: a sweet white with all the hallmarks of a great wine!
Located in the Dordogne, south-west of Bergerac, the Saussignac appellation covers a few dozen hectares of superb hillsides. Mostly organically grown, this exceptional wine will delight gourmets who love sweet white wines.
A rich history for a wine that deserves to be known.
Surrounded by prestigious vineyards, the wines of Saussignac stand out in terms of quality.
Certainly present in Gallo-Roman times in the Périgueux region, it was already celebrated in the 10th century in the time of Rabelais. This wine, with its unrivalled liqueur-like qualities, holds the French AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) label and the European AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) label. It's worth noting that most winegrowers have taken up the challenge of climate change by opting for environmentally-friendly organic farming.
An exceptional terroir in a renowned wine-growing region.
Surrounded by the prestigious terroirs of south-western France, the region benefits from the gentle, humid influence of the ocean. Situated on the left bank of the Dordogne, it benefits from plenty of sunshine, although winters are more marked. The Saussignac appellation covers 4 communes: Saussignac, Razac-de-Saussignac, Gageac-et-Rouillac and Monestier.
The Saussignac appellation is made up of different grape varieties, including Muscadelle, Sauvignon and Sémillon, all of which have retained their specific character.
Saussignac is a sweet white wine. Grown on clay-limestone soil in a temperate climate, it has all the assets needed to produce exceptional vintages over several years. Notable years include 1988, 1990, 2005 and 2009, not to mention the vintage of the century: 2001!
The characteristics of a wine with character.
Its color is a beautiful golden yellow with golden highlights. It exhales an assortment of white flowers, apricots and quince. Its warm note of candied fruit and roasted meat is due to the action of the Botrytis cinerea fungus.
It's a fruity explosion on the palate, with honey, wax and roast flavors first, followed by vanilla and licorice. Intensely sweet, it is above all opulent and delicate, leaving a full-bodied aromatic finish.
Talented pairings with a Saussignac wine.
It goes well with all kinds of aperitifs and foie gras at a temperature of between 8 and 12 degrees.
It can also complement more acidic dishes, such as white meats or duck with orange sauce. Serve at 10 or 12 degrees in a white wine glass with a tight chimney to protect all its aromas.
But traditionally, these are wines that will give their full quintessence when paired with blue cheeses and, of course, desserts; exotic fruit salad and various pastries and entremets.
It can be kept for up to three weeks in the refrigerator. But you can keep your bottle for up to 20 years in a wine cellar and enjoy this golden treasure on a day of great celebration for even more pleasure!
