Max's wine blog

If you're exploring the Bergerac wine region be sure to understand the different appellations first.

New Pelican Air Services ensures you can enjoy Bergerac wines back home.

Tailor-made wine tours to introduce you to the spectacular wines of Bergerac.

Are you a large group of adults on holiday or holding a dinner party with friends? If you are in the Dordogne, living here or on holiday and want to explore more about Bergerac wines but getting to the vineyards is difficult, then a home wine tasting with Max,  Duck & Truffle's wine specialist, may be perfect for you.

Lazenne have created a great solution to safely bring home wines from your holiday.

When you approach wine there are three elements you naturally look for – the colour, the smell and the taste. However, take these elements away and we’ve been surprised by the results.

When you approach wine there are three elements you naturally look for – the colour, the smell and the taste. But we are also influenced by the label and price. However, take these elements away and we’ve been surprised by the results. On our recent Wine Exploration week we went on the hunt for great value wines from less well known vineyards.

Three couples who have known each other for many years took the opportunity for a holiday together at a gite in the Dordogne. Here's an article one friend wrote on their 'perfect day'. 

Do you know your 'Côtes de Bergerac...'  We recently challenged Max, Duck & Truffle's wine specialist to explain to us the Bergerac wine labels.

What does an Italian sommelier think about French wines?

Max is Duck & Truffle's 'wine specialist' and in this video he compares Italian and French wines.

Chardonnay’s – their smell is as intense as a rich red and the depth of the flavour just makes your mouth smile as the buttery yet citrus flavours slide down

6˚Elemento 2013, Bobal from Spain:  "The smell is intense with great depth and the taste reminded us of the first time we tried a 2004 Barolo from Andrea Oberto".

Malvira 2008, Langhe Nebbiolo:  "the quality of the wine vs the price is outstanding".

This Malvira is a basic Nebbiolo, costing around €12. This particular vintage still feels so young that it`s really hard to believe it’s a 2008 “basic” bottle of Nebbiolo.

Great small Champagne producers with an amazing selection at fabulous prices.

Max reviews: Atlantic Dry, 2014, Camel Valley from Cornwall.  It's a blend of 60% bacchus, 20% reichensteiner (you may want to research these grapes) and 20% chardonnay.

Grand Millésime 2011 Pécharmant Chateau de Tiregand, Bergerac. A typical Pécharmant shouldn't be drunk young – you should be patient and let it age.  But for most of us we drink what is available and sometimes this means what we drink could be so much better!  However, this wine is very exceptional.  Drink it now and you’ll love it.  But imagine what it could taste like in five years time?