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

Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac

J. Kieffer - Brut Rosé
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2008

Coutet
Bottle (750ml)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1990

Château Simon
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2009

Château Broustet
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1996

Château -Simon
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2007

Château Climens
Half bottle (12.7 fl oz)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2018

Château Des Demoiselles
Bottle (750ml)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2003

Château Coutet
Bottle (750ml)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2002

Château Coutet
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1996

Château Nairac - 2ème Cru Classé
Bottle (750ml)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1997

Château Piada
Bottle (750ml)
Youth

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2016

Château Climens - Château Climens
Bottle (750ml)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2010

Château Coutet
Bottle (750ml)
Youth

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2023

Merisiers
Bottle (750ml)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1987

Château Simon
Bottle (750ml)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2015

Château Doisy Daëne
Half bottle (12.7 fl oz)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2015

Château Doisy Daëne
Bottle (750ml)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2001

Château Simon
Bottle (750ml)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2018

Château Simon
Bottle (750ml)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2015

Château Pintouquet
Bottle (750ml)