From a small family estate to the south west of Bergerac. It is owned by Pascal Cuisset who is one of the most innovative young winemakers in the region. Pascal is passionate about his wines and believes that while technology can be extremely useful in winemaking it is the physical labour and intuitive skills of a winemaker which really count. Pascal has 20 hectares of red wine grapes (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc) and 28 of white grapes (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle & Chenin Blanc).
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Wine Making: 12 months in French oaks barrels
Tasting Notes:
Color – Black-purple
Nose – Blackberry, spice, ripe black fruit, some vanilla and smoke
Mouth – Powerful Tannins, finish is long, intense, powerful, with loads of fruit, wood, minerals, alcohol, but also freshness, very strong, but not too heavy
Chateau Des Eyssards Saussignac, Bergerac 
