2016 Bergerac Blanc
La Douleur Exquise
France
A 92 point, gold medal winning white that expresses the unique characteristics of Southern France.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
La Douleur Exquise
Bergerac Blanc
The French have a phrase that perfectly sums up the art of winemaking: Le Douleur Exquise. This means "the exquisite pain of loving or striving for something unattainable." Wine is definitely a labor of love that demands everything from those who want to do it well. The perfect taste or the perfect grape is always out of reach, but worth striving for every single time. The Le Douleur Exquise 2016 Bergerac Blanc is fruity but accented by subtle tastes of basil and licorice—perfect for pairing with food, but we can’t help drinking it all on its own.
REGION
The grapes for this wine were grown at a famous piece of land in the Southwest of France: Montravel. All of the wines that come from this region are notable for showcasing the soil’s effect on the taste of the wine, and each small plot of land brings out different characteristics in the grapes. It is worth trying diffe ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Douleur Exquise
Bergerac Blanc
The French have a phrase that perfectly sums up the art of winemaking: Le Douleur Exquise. This means "the exquisite pain of loving or striving for something unattainable." Wine is definitely a labor of love that demands everything from those who want to do it well. The perfect taste or the perfect grape is always out of reach, but worth striving for every single time. The Le Douleur Exquise 2016 Bergerac Blanc is fruity but accented by subtle tastes of basil and licorice—perfect for pairing with food, but we can’t help drinking it all on its own.
REGION
The grapes for this wine were grown at a famous piece of land in the Southwest of France: Montravel. All of the wines that come from this region are notable for showcasing the soil’s effect on the taste of the wine, and each small plot of land brings out different characteristics in the grapes. It is worth trying diffe ...
WINE REGION:
France
While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.
WINE REGION
France
While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Comté Cheese
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Comté Cheese
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Comté Cheese
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Roasted Vegetables, Comté Cheese
AWARDS:
La Douleur Exquise
2 TOTAL AWARDS
92 Points, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
AWARDS
La Douleur Exquise
2 TOTAL AWARDS
92 Points, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
La Douleur Exquise
As the French Proverb states, "there are two great pleasures in gambling; that of winning and that of losing." Even to the seasoned winemaker, each vintage presents unique challenges concerning not only Mother Nature but everything leading to the finished bottle. However, much like the greatest players, the finest winemakers spend countless hours studying and honing their craft to minimize risk. La Douleur Exquise embraces this labor of love. We capitalize on the wins of each vintage by utilizing the learnings of our past, making each of our wines a sure bet.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
La Douleur Exquise
As the French Proverb states, "there are two great pleasures in gambling; that of winning and that of losing." Even to the seasoned winemaker, each vintage presents unique challenges concerning not only Mother Nature but everything leading to the finished bottle. However, much like the greatest players, the finest winemakers spend countless hours studying and honing their craft to minimize risk. La Douleur Exquise embraces this labor of love. We capitalize on the wins of each vintage by utilizing the learnings of our past, making each of our wines a sure bet.
ABOUT THE BRAND
La Douleur Exquise
As the French Proverb states, "there are two great pleasures in gambling; that of winning and that of losing." Even to the seasoned winemaker, each vintage presents unique challenges concerning not only Mother Nature but everything leading to the finished bottle. However, much like the greatest players, the finest winemakers spend countless hours studying and honing their craft to minimize risk. La Douleur Exquise embraces this labor of love. We capitalize on the wins of each vintage by utilizing the learnings of our past, making each of our wines a sure bet.