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Château Monplaisir – Bergerac Rouge
The Bergerac appellation is situated in the south of the Dordogne region. Ideally located on the hillsides of the Dordogne valley, sheltered from the maritime influence, the Bergerac Rouge appellation enjoys a particularly favourable climate. This yields enjoyable wines, both elegant and authentic, and the diversity in the vineyards brings variety and richness. This appellation is used for red wines which are lighter than the Côtes de Bergerac reds. Made from a blend of the traditional grape varieties, these wines are supple, elegant and fruity.
The estate belongs to Bénédicte Bosselut, a winegrower who works with her husband on a 20 hectare vineyard. This land, rich in history, belonged to Bénédicte's maternal grandmother, who brought in her harvests when her husband was at war in 1939.
Château Monplaisir – Bergerac Rouge
grape varieties
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet sauvignon
winemaking and ageing
Single or double Guyot pruning, tillage every other row, weeding under the row only. Vinification in stainless steel vats, micro-oxygenation during fermentation, between 25 and 27°C, long vatting time to extract the tannins. Malolactic fermentation, racking, then 12 months in French barrels (40% new barrels, 30% first wine barrels, 20% second wine barrels, 10% third wine barrels)
food pairings
To be served at room temperature, after a few years of aging in the bottle. This wine is a perfect accompaniment to a confit shoulder of lamb or a fine piece of meat.
