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

Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1983

Château Doisy-Daëne
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022

Brennus - Cuvée Prestige
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1980

Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2008

Château Climens
Bottle (75cl)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1986

Château Simon
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022

Château Maine Gazin
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2017

Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2018

Château Closiot - Sec
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2024

Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2014

Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2021

Domaine La Tuilerie - Le Hilarion
Bottle (75cl)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1996

Château Bardis
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2019

Château Simon
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022

Château Coutet - Opalie de Château Coutet
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2014

Château Doisy Daëne
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2020

Vignobles Lajonie - Doyenne de Bellevue
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2018

Fort du Mirail
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Bordeaux - Barsac - 2022

Domaine Perreau - Petit Désir
Bottle (75cl)
Decline

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1985

Château Climens
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Bordeaux - Barsac - 1998

Château Nairac
Bottle (75cl)