Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc blend
Bergecrac Blanc 2023
Barouillet

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle

Producer: Chateau Barouillet (Vincent Alexis)

Region: Bergerac, France

Certified Organic

Wild Scale: 2/5

Winemaking: Direct press with 4 month fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. Matured on lees in tank. No filtration or fining and just a small amount of sulphur.

This Wine: Brilliant everyday white wine with loads of complexity for a bottle at this price point. The winemaker Vincent says that the Sauvignon Blanc brings the aromatics, Sauvginon Gris gives the texture and Chenin supplies freshness. The Semillon he says, is just great juice! This wine is a real crowdpleaser.

Notes on the Winemaker: Vincent Alexis is an eighth generation winemaker in the Bergerac / Monbazillac region south of Bordeaux who makes superb value wines from local varieties. Everything is certified organic and biodynamic and now many cuvées are completely free of added sulphur. He can produce fun and easy-drinking wines such as his iconic Splash Pet Nat as well as more serious styles such as his Pécharment cru red wine. He is a warm and welcoming character so it's always a pleasure to stock his bottles.