Moelleux is a white produced by Château Peytirat in Côtes de Bergerac, Bergerac, France. Made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Côtes de Bergerac
Region: Bergerac
Country: France
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, sweet
A Côtes de Bergerac moelleux bottled at Château Peytirat near Flaugeac in the Dordogne: a softly sweet white from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc at a light 11.5%. Ripe apricot, honey and candied citrus are kept lively by fresh acidity. It is a gentler, earlier-drinking cousin of nearby Monbazillac.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bergerac, France
Bergerac is a wine district in southwest France, sitting along the Dordogne River just east of the Bordeaux region.
Sémillon
Sémillon is a white grape from Bordeaux in France, famous as the backbone of the world's greatest sweet wines and an increasingly respected component of fine dry whites.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
More wines
More white wines from Bergerac
- Château Theulet — Château Theulet, Bergerac
Frequently asked questions
Where is Moelleux from?
Moelleux is produced by Château Peytirat in Côtes de Bergerac, Bergerac, France.
What grapes are in Moelleux?
Moelleux is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.