The AOC Bergerac is located in the southwest of the Dordogne and includes the appellations Côtes-du-Bergerac as well as Bergerac sec. The entire area covers 7,150 hectares of vineyards growing on clay-limestone and sandy soils. The climate here is oceanic, similar to that of neighboring Bordeaux. The grape varieties highlighted are cabernet franc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and malbec for reds, while sauvignon, sémillon, and muscadelle are authorized in Côtes-du-Bergerac blanc.The wines are very diverse: while most are meant to be consumed in their relative youth, small yields, a beautiful terroir, and barrel aging can allow certain vintages to offer deep and intense aromatics with excellent value for money while enjoying a good aging potential.