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the Montravel appellation area sits between Bordeaux and Bergerac. It forms an enclave, surrounded by Côtes-de-Castillon, from which it extends outwards, Entre-deux-Mers and the Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux area. Fifteen villages stretching along the right bank of the Dordogne are entitled to the appellation. The vines grow either on a calcareous clay plateau or on gravely terraces over an Asteries limestone bedrock. The climate is strongly defined by the ocean and is hot though with the moderating coolness of the Dordogne. Some wines are vinted and aged on the lees which imparts greater structure and roundness.
Grape varieties: sémillon, sauvignon, muscadelle, ondenc, chenin, ugni blanc
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Montravel is a dry white wine drawn from Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Boasting a pale yellow hue, they are lively on the palate though not acidic. Growers who choose to do so can label their wines as Bergerac sec. However, red and rosé wines grown within this area are only entitled to the Bergerac or Côtes de Bergerac appellations. The aromas are floral, mineral (gunflint) and blackurrant bud. They can be served with poached trout or pike with melted butter.
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