Dessert

Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac

0.5L | 14.0%

11 , 9 5

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Vendanges d'Autrefois Saussignac

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2035

Past peak After 2035

Aromas

Dried fruit Overripe apricot Soft-sweet fruit Vanilla Honey Acacia

Food Pairing

Blue cheese Chocolate desserts Fruit tarts

Vintage Report

The 2019 vintage for related sweet wines (such as Sauternes) received an excellent score of 92 points. Wines from this year mature early and are immediately deliciously accessible.

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.

Product details

Availability	Only 4 in stock!
Alcohol content	14.0%
Vintage	2019
Size	0.5L
Oak aging	Yes, 12 months in a blend of oak and acacia wood barrels
Ideal serving temperature ?	8° - 10°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c