Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac

Nestled in the heart of the Dordogne, amidst impressive castles and dazzling scenery, you'll find the picturesque village of Saussignac. This village is truly tiny, with fewer than 500 inhabitants. Yet, the sight of this village is almost fairytale-like. Technically, it's even a commune. While demographically insignificant, it's a minor celebrity in the wine world. It's precisely this village that produces the eponymous dessert wine: Saussignac. Once you've tasted the Saussignac dessert wine from Vendanges d'Autrefois, you'll immediately understand why this tiny commune is so important in the wine world.

The wine region around Saussignac

Saussignac is located in the Dordogne. It's part of the Bergerac wine region, sometimes affectionately called Bordeaux's little brother. However, the Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac is unlike any other dessert wine. It's unique and original. A masterpiece, you won't easily find a duplicate. A superb dessert wine where elegance and refinement are paramount and one that must be experienced.

Enjoy a glass of Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac

This successful dessert wine is made with Semillon and Muscadelle grapes. These two aromatic grape varieties are widely grown in the Saussignac region. After the fermentation of these delicate grapes, Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac undergoes a unique oak aging process. For 12 months, the dessert wine is aged in a mix of oak and acacia barrels. After this complex, lengthy process, the real enjoyment can begin. The fragrant palette immediately greets you as you pour Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac. You smell dried fruit and overripe apricots. The wine's intensity on your taste buds is unprecedented. The soft, sweet fruit rolls across your tongue. Despite the distinct sweetness of Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac, it never becomes too much.