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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]P\u00e9charmant is an appellation in southwestern France, an integral part of the Bergerac region. The oldest vineyard in the Bergerac region, its vines are planted on the right bank of the Dordogne, and its winegrowers produce only a remarkable long-keeping red wine. In the heart of P\u00e9rigord, the appellation’s terroir extends over 4 communes: Lembras, Saint Sauveur, Bergerac and Creysse. P\u00e9charmant is classified as an AOC, a French label designating an appellation d’origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e. It is also classified as a PDO, a European label designating a protected designation of origin.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

P\u00e9charmant is an appellation nestled on the slopes of the Dordogne river.<\/h2>\n

As a wine from the Bergerac region, P\u00e9charmant shares much of its history with other regional appellations. The vineyard has been present since the 11th century, making it the oldest in the region. In 1080, the monks of Saint Martin de Bergerac cleared the land on the right bank of the Dordogne to the north, formerly known as “la vin\u00e9e Nord”. P\u00e9charmant” means “charming hill” in Occitan, and the vines of these hills are the primary source of their liturgical wines.<\/p>\n

After the Hundred Years’ War, the Huguenots living in the region went into exile in Holland. A wine trade flourished between the Bergerac region and the Netherlands. P\u00e9charmant and Bergerac wines earned their letters of nobility during the “Dutch century” between 1650 and 1750.<\/p>\n

The 19th century saw phylloxera (a parasite) devastate the entire P\u00e9charmant vineyard. It wasn’t until 1943 that a winegrowers’ union was formed. In 1946, they were awarded the appellation d’origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e. Today, nearly 50 producers work in the appellation and must respect the charter.<\/p>\n

A small vineyard with many grape varieties typical of the region<\/h2>\n

The appellation’s vineyards cover 435 hectares. It lies to the north-east of the Monbazillac vineyards and to the south-east of those of the Rosette appellation. The terroir benefits from a temperate oceanic climate. Thanks to hemicyclic, south-facing vines, the grapes benefit from optimum sunshine to concentrate aromas and sugars.<\/p>\n

With altitudes of up to 150 meters, one of the vineyard’s special features is the composition of its soils. The soil on the hillsides is composed of P\u00e9rigord sand and gravel. The subsoil is composed of limestone enriched with iron and clay, and a deep layer known as “Tran”, which gives P\u00e9charmant its distinctive taste.<\/p>\n

The main grape varieties used are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot. Planting density must be at least 4,000 plants\/hectare. Alcoholic strength must be between 11.5% and 13.5%.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How to drink a P\u00e9charmant<\/h2>\n

P\u00e9charmant vineyards produce<\/a> exclusively red wines. They are all blends of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. Serve this wine at a temperature of 16\u00b0 to 17\u00b0C, if possible with prior aeration in a carafe. The color is a deep garnet-red with purplish highlights, tending towards tile-like hues as it ages. The nose offers aromas of wild berries such as raspberry or redcurrant. Aeration reveals notes of roasting, cocoa and vanilla. With age, it acquires animal notes. It leaves a singular first impression on the palate: both powerful and straightforward, it offers dense, deep substance. Its tannic structure is firm and the finish expresses itself on notes of liquorice. As a vin de garde, you can wait an average of 3 years before drinking this wine, but it can be kept for up to 15 years for the greatest vintages.<\/p>\n

What dish to serve with a P\u00e9charmant for a successful wine pairing?<\/h2>\n

Specialists usually compare the greatest vintages of P\u00e9charmant with Saint-Emilion or Pomerol. That’s why fine gourmets will appreciate a P\u00e9charmant with red meats and roast game. It can also be paired with white meats such as rabbit, seasoned with a few mild spices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

2009, 2010 and 2016, great vintages at P\u00e9charmant<\/h2>\n

The 2009 vintage was a very fine year for the P\u00e9charmant appellation and for all the wine-growing regions of south-western France. The mild spring, combined with the warm weather and well-distributed rainfall, enabled us to harvest both quality and quantity. This gave rise to great, concentrated and complex red wines. The 2010 and 2016 vintages were also fine years for the appellation, producing beautiful, rich wines of remarkable finesse.<\/p>\n

For the best years, a P\u00e9charmant wine can be kept for up to 15 years.<\/p>\n

Where is the best producer to buy P\u00e9charmant?<\/h2>\n

Ch\u00e2teau Terre Vielle<\/h3>\n

The ch\u00e2teau’s first vines were planted in the 18th century, but it wasn’t until 1989 that the P\u00e9charmant winegrowers<\/a>, the Morand Monteil family, took over viticulture on these P\u00e9rigord lands. Today, the 13 hectares of vines are devoted to the production of P\u00e9charmant appellation wines. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels. The careful work of the winemakers led to a silver medal in 2017 for the P\u00e9charmant Ch\u00e2teau Terre vieille 2014.[\/vc_column_text]

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