WHITE WINES :
Clos le Joncal AOC Bergerac Sec
A dry white wine made up of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon, it has a clear, pale yellow colour. Aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit) and peach are very distinct, with hints of ripe fruit. The initial attack is lively, whilst the presence of Semillon gives a full bodies flavour . This wine has great length with a lovely return of fresh fruit.
Board Chief: fresh taste but not glossy, with a pike of the Dordogne.
Alpha du Joncal AOC Bergerac Sec
A dry white wine made up of 60% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon gris and 20% Muscadelle, it is barrelled for 12 months in oak. With a clear, straw coloured appearance, Alpha has a complex nose composed of ripe fruit, spices and hints of toast. It is full bodied and well rounded. Showing great length and a remarkable freshness.
Board Chief: Tasting this wine of emergency (decanted in advance) with a chicken with morilles.
THE “ROSÉ DU JONCAL”
Clos le Joncal AOC Bergerac Rosé
Vin rosé “clairet”, issu d’un assemblage de cabernet-sauvignon (50%) et de merlot (50%). Très fruité, ce vin doit être consommé frais, mais non glacé.
Board Chief: This wine will start your summer evenings.
RED WINES
Clos le Joncal - AOC Bergerac Rouge
Deep purple colour, with shades of violet. The nose suggests aromas of ripe red fruits, with hints of blackcurrant. This wine is supple, full bodied and well blanced with well structured tannin. Ready for immediate consumption, this wine will open out within the next couple of years, but may be kept for at least 5 years.
Board Chief : To be enjoyed with red meats and conserves.
H F - “Les Hauts de Fontette” - AOC Bergerac Rouge
Deep purple colour, with shades of violet. Made up of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrelled in oak for 14 months, this wine has a powerful nose, with hints of vanilla and toast, interspersed with black fruits. The tannins are round and not aggressive, and the presence of dark fruits persists in the mouth.
Board Chief : to taste with a prime rib.
Mirage du Joncal - AOC Côtes de Bergerac Rouge
As soon as the wine is poured into the glass, its intense colour awakens interest. Its dark red, almost black radiance reminds one of ripe dark cherries, or conjures up images of Merlot grapes gleaming in the sunshine. The initial nose comes primarily from the barrel. The wine then slowly expresses itself with hints of black pepper, candied cherries, violets and blackcurrants. The initial aromas will evolve and develop over time.
Then finally – the tasting - An attack which is round and voluptuous due to its powerful tannins, but which remains silky smooth. The dark fruits return, giving a well balanced elegant wine.
To be decanted one hour before tasting
Board chief :to book with a jitter of deer or salmis of palombe.