{"product_id":"chateau-le-raz-bergerac-sec-aop-2025","title":"Bergerac Sec AOP 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyards and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Le Raz Bergerac Sec 2025 combines 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle. The Barde family's vineyards near Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon occupy clay-limestone hillsides and elevated sand-clay plateaux with iron-bearing subsoil, midway between Bergerac and Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter sorting and destemming, the fruit receives around 24 hours of maceration to build aroma and texture. Fermentation begins at approximately 14°C and rises gradually to 19°C, preserving Sauvignon's freshness, while maturation on the lees gives the finished wine greater breadth and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright pale yellow with vivid green reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers, grapefruit and ripe peach lead, with touches of mango, fresh herbs and gooseberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh yet satisfyingly rounded, with Sauvignon's citrus drive softened by Sémillon's texture and Muscadelle's floral lift. Peach and yellow plum fill the centre, while tangy acidity and a light mineral note keep the finish precise and appetising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe with potted shrimp, grilled goat's cheese, sea bass with salsa verde, or a Thai green chicken salad. Its combination of fragrance and acidity also works well with vibrant vegetable dishes and light Asian seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barde family has owned Château Le Raz since 1958, although its agricultural roots around Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon reach back for centuries. Several generations now work across the mixed estate, whose vineyards sit alongside cereals and sunflowers in the Périgord landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA purpose-built two-level cellar allows the family to move fruit and wine gently by gravity. That practical design supports the aromatic delicacy of the Bergerac Sec, a traditional regional blend presented with a clean, modern sense of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Le Raz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849037070396,"sku":"LERBERG25","price":16.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/ChateauLeRazSauvignonSemillon_dfa8d5e0-a542-49d1-a823-6d46125a16fd.png?v=1731770076","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/chateau-le-raz-bergerac-sec-aop-2025","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}