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Saussignac is grown west of Bergerac, along the left bank of the Dordogne. The area embraces four villages. The soils are calcareous clay or fine grain sandy clay (‘boulbènes’) which can easily become impermeable. The noble-rotted grapes are picked in stages then pressed in the normal way, vinted and subsequently aged, primarily in oak.

Grape varieties: sémillon, sauvignon, muscadelle, chenin

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Légende d'Automne
2017
AOC Saussignac Fluffy white wine
Sweet Time
2017
AOC Saussignac Fluffy white wine

The wines of this appellation

the Saussignac appellation produces only sweet white or noble-rotted wines. The sweet whites are supple and well-balanced. The noble-rotted wines are full, rich and fat and will only fully reveal their opulence after a few years’ ageing. Predominant aromas for the sweet whites are honey, flower (linden) and citrus fruit (grapefruit), whilst the noble-rotted wines display primarily floral (acacia) and fruit aromas (peach, nectarine). Serve with foie gras, cream soups and desserts.

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