Emblematic of the wine production of the foothills of the Pyrenees, but confidential due to its modest size, the appellation Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh is entirely dedicated to the production of dry, sweet and liqueur white wines. The vineyard shares its terroir with that of Madiran, known for its red wines whose character has become the signature of the terroir. If in Madiran it is Tannat which has established itself as the preferred Pyrenean grape variety, the white wines of Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh stand out as ambassadors of other endemic grape varieties. Among these are the Small Courbu et Little Manseng or Gros Manseng which retains strong kinship with these wild vines that are the paneling. Forming the main grape varieties of the appellation, they are vinified at least in pairs and can be blended with two other secondary grape varieties: Sauvignon and ArrufiacThe vineyards here extend over hillsides forming the foothills of the Pyrenees. Their plant and landscape environment is dominated by oak forests and some moors. On these hilly lands where the Pyrenean mountain range cuts into the horizon, time seems to stand still. Wine production has continued here since the 16th century.e century when the wines of Vic-Bilh - which means old country in Gascon - exported from Bayonne after being transported by the Adour. The term Pacherenc itself refers to the particular method of training in raised plan the Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh are remarkable white wines where the very expressive fruit subtly blends with the freshness typical of Piedmont grape varieties.
Producers of Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh
Plaimont: wine tourism destination
Château Bouscassé and Château Montus
Domaine Laougue
Chateau Laffitte Teston
Laplace family
