Appellation Barsac - AOC

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 favourable microclimate, promotes the development of Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, essential for producing these luscious wines.

The clay-limestone and gravel soils of Barsac, combined with the proximity to the Ciron River, create ideal conditions for the ripening of the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grape varieties. Wines from the AOC Barsac are distinguished by their golden hue, rich aromatic profile, and a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. They exhibit notes of honey, apricot, candied fruits, and sometimes even saffron.

For wine cellar management enthusiasts, incorporating bottles from Barsac can significantly enrich a collection, offering a refined and complex tasting experience. The longevity of these sweet wines, often surpassing several decades, allows for optimal stock management.

Note that Barsac can also be referenced under the AOC Sauternes, adding a touch of prestige to your wine cellar. Optimising your selection of Barsac wines ensures not only personal satisfaction but also an enhancement of your cellar for future tastings.

Wines of the Barsac - AOC appellation

Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Grand Cru Château Coutet 1997
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1997
Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Grand Cru Château Coutet à Barsac 1964
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1964
Château Coutet à Barsac
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Premier Cru Château Coutet 2008
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2008
Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Bessan 1964
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1964
Château Bessan
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Closiot 2019
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2019
Château Closiot
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Nairac 2010
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2010
Château Nairac
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Farluret 2022
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022
Château Farluret
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Ch?teau Simon 2015
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2015
Ch?teau Simon
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Domaine Montet Quintessentia 2020
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2020
Domaine Montet - Quintessentia
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Premier Cru Château Coutet 1994
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1994
Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Domaine Cavalier Le Petit du Cavalier 2022
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022
Domaine Cavalier - Le Petit du Cavalier
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Mayne 1982
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1982
Château Mayne
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Climens Cyprès de Climens 2016
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2016
Château Climens - Cyprès de Climens
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Coutet 2006
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2006
Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Premier Cru Château Coutet 2007
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2007
Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Coutet à Barsac 1955
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1955
Château Coutet à Barsac
Half bottle (37.5cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Premier Cru Château Coutet à Barsac 1955
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1955
Château Coutet à Barsac
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Grand Cru Château Broustet 2006
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2006
Château Broustet
Bottle (75cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Coutet 1999
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1999
Château Coutet
Bottle (50cl)
Drapeau FR Bordeaux Barsac Château Coutet 1996
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1996
Château Coutet
Half bottle (37.5cl)

Other appellations from the region Bordeaux

Blaye Bordeaux Bordeaux Supérieur Cadillac Fronsac Cérons Côtes de Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire Côtes-de-bourg Crémant-de-Bordeaux Entre-deux-Mers Graves Graves-de-Vayres Graves Supérieures Médoc Pomerol Listrac-Médoc Loupiac Saint-Émilion Margaux Montagne-Saint-Émilion Moulis-en-Médoc Pauillac Pessac-Léognan Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Saint-Estèphe Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion Saint-Julien Sainte-Croix-Du-Mont Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Sauternes Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Bordeaux White Bordeaux Clairet Bordeaux Haut-Benauge Bordeaux Rosé Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Entre-deux-Mers Haut-Benauge Francs Côtes de Bordeaux Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux Lalande-de-Pomerol Lussac-Saint-Émilion Haut-Médoc Unspecified Canon-Fronsac