Appellation Barsac - AOC - History and Wines

The Barsac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), located in the Bordeaux wine region of France, is renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. This unique terroir, benefiting from a favorable microclimate, promotes the development of Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, essential for producing luscious wines.

The clay-limestone and gravelly soils of Barsac, combined with the proximity to the Ciron River, create ideal conditions for the maturation of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grape varieties. Barsac wines are distinguished by their golden hue, aromatic richness, and perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. They feature notes of honey, apricot, candied fruit, and sometimes even saffron.

For wine cellar management enthusiasts, adding Barsac bottles can significantly enrich a collection, offering a refined and complex tasting experience. The longevity of these sweet wines, often exceeding several decades, allows for optimal stock management.

It’s worth noting that Barsac can also be labeled under the AOC Sauternes, adding a touch of prestige to your wine cellar. Optimizing your selection of Barsac wines ensures not only personal satisfaction but also enhances the value of your cellar for future tastings.

Wines from the Barsac - AOC appellation

Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1989

Château Suau

Bottle (750ml)

Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1985

Bottle (750ml)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Blaye Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Cadillac Fronsac Cérons Côtes de Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire Côtes de Bourg Crémant de Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Graves Graves-de-Vayres Graves Supérieures Medoc Pomerol Listrac-Médoc Loupiac Saint-Émilion Margaux Montagne-Saint-Émilion Moulis or Moulis-en-Médoc Pauillac Pessac-Léognan Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Puisseguin Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Saint-Estèphe Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion Saint-Julien Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Sainte-Foy Bordeaux Sauternes Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux Clairet Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Bordeaux Rosé Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Entre-Deux-Mers Haut-Benauge Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Lalande-de-Pomerol Lussac-Saint-Émilion Haut-Médoc Unspecified Canon-Fronsac