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Monbazillac

Monbazillac wine guide: the appellation in France, its Semillon, the sweet white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Semillon
Styles
sweet white
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Monbazillac is an appellation in Bergerac, France.

Semillon leads the plantings, with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle alongside it.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside and slopes.

The region is known for sweet white wine.

Pour them alongside foie gras.

Soil
ClayLimestone
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Terrain
RiversideSlopes
Styles
sweet white

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cave de Monbazillac 'Chateau Monbazillac', France
  • Chateau Beautrand, Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau Belingard Cuvee Blanche de Bosredon Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau Belingard Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau Belingard Reserve, Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau de La Lande, Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau Haute Fonrousse, Monbazillac, France
  • Chateau La Gironie, Monbazillac, France

At the table.

  • foie gras

Nearby regions.

Monbazillac: common questions

01.
What grapes is Monbazillac known for?
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Semillon is the signature grape of Monbazillac. Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Monbazillac make?
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Monbazillac produces sweet white wine.
03.
Where is Monbazillac?
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Monbazillac is an appellation in France.
04.
What food goes with Monbazillac wine?
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Try foie gras.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Bergerac guide.

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