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Saussignac AOC, Wine appellation in Dordogne, France

This wine region spans four communes: Saussignac, Razac-de-Saussignac, Monestier, and Gageac-et-Rouillac, producing exclusively sweet white dessert wines with Sémillon grapes.

The vineyards trace their origins to the 9th century through monastic activities, with written records from the 11th century mentioning vines in a donation charter to Saint-Sylvain.

French writer François Rabelais honored Saussignac wines in his work Pantagruel, reflecting their significance during his travels through the Périgord region.

Saussignac AOC wines develop between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius, making them suitable companions for regional dishes like Périgord chicken or fish in sauce.

The appellation prohibits chaptalization, ensuring all sweetness comes naturally from grapes affected by noble rot fungus Botrytis cinerea.

Location: Dordogne

Inception: 1982

GPS coordinates: 44.81667,0.33333

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46

Photo license: Commons CC-BY-SA

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