Montbazillac
As its big brother Sauternes in Bordeaux region, we keep aside Monbazillac as the wines produced here are so specific. Monbazillac is an AOC appellation for sweet wines made in an area in the wider region of Bergerac, in southwestern France. While not as famous nor as expensive as their western neighbours from Sauternes, Monbazillac wines are some of the most well-known sweet white wines produced in France.
Sitting haughtily on a hillside above the beautiful medieval city of Bergerac in the Dordogne region of France is the iconic wine village of Monbazillac. The hillsides are carpeted with vines rolling down to the Dordogne River a couple of miles away. It is one of the most glorious views in France.
The best of the region’s grapes – the main ones being Muscadelle, Semillon and Sauvignon blanc, and all of which are harvested by hand once the noble rot has set in during the onset of the chill – can be found at the crest of this hill next to the Chateau.
