Bergerac Sec: Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure 2010
Description
Very pale and clear with classic citrus fruit aromas and a palate that exudes concentrated ripe, fruity, flavours before a crisp, tangy finish.
This is an organic wine- Style: White Wine, Dry (Sec), Light-bodied
- Region: Midi, Bergerac,
- Producer: Christian Roche
- Vintage: 2010
- Grape variety (Cépage): Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
- Cellarage: Best enjoyed within 2 years of vintage.
- Vinification: Harvested by machine at optimum ripeness from 20-year-old vines, the grapes are then fermented for 48 hours and the wine is bottled in June following the harvest.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
Bergerac Sec: Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure 2010
This is a superb Bergerac Sec from an un-oaked ‘Bordeaux’ blend of 70% Sauvignon and 30% Semillon. It is dry and fruity and what the locals call ‘vif’, with an attractive citrus fruit bouquet and a clean, zesty palate. I can testify beyond any shadow of a doubt, over numerous vintages, that it makes for decent holiday drinking and is a jolly versatile crowd-pleaser.
‘The Domaine de l’Ancienne Cure is best known for its sweet whites, but has proven itself equally capable of making classy dry whites too.’
Natasha Hughes – The Independent