Bergerac is a name most people pass over without a second thought, but it’s one worth putting on your radar. It sits just east of Bordeaux in southwest France, sharing the same river, many of the same grapes, and winemakers who know exactly what to do with them.

And yet it has spent decades in its celebrated neighbor’s shadow. That’s good news for you. The wines are made with genuine care, the land is generous, and because the name doesn’t carry Bordeaux’s price tag, the quality in the glass tends to outrun what you paid for it. Kosher wine from Bergerac is rarer still, which makes a bottle like this feel like an open door to a part of France we’ve only begun to explore.

With rosé in particular, this is one of the region’s quietest pleasures. Bergerac’s cooler vineyard sites and limestone-rich soils give the wine its freshness and its lively, almost electric quality, the very things many pricier Provence bottles work so hard to capture. In other words, this is Bergerac offering a graceful answer to the south of France! (Don’t worry, we still love our Provençal rosés.)

Pour a glass and the aromas arrive first, an inviting burst of raspberry and strawberry with a touch of peach and a soft hint of yellow flowers. It’s clean, expressive, and full of fruit, and it draws you in before you’ve taken your first sip. It’s made entirely from Cabernet Franc, a grape that gives rosé both its pretty red-fruit character and that lovely savory edge underneath.

The palate is where the wine earns its reputation. It’s medium-bodied yet remarkably light on its feet, almost delicate in texture, with strawberry in the lead and raspberry resting just beneath, all kept in balance by a bright, mouthwatering acidity that makes you want the next sip.

There’s a welcome tartness too, along with a clean, stony minerality that carries through a finish far longer than its price would suggest. It’s refined without being heavy, and it has real character without ever trying too hard.

And it is, simply, a delight to drink! It’s the kind of wine you mean to have a single glass of and somehow see through to the last pour, easy and crushable yet with enough going on that you’ll happily slow down and pay attention.

It’s drinking beautifully right now, and it’s made for the warmer months ahead, for unhurried evenings and easy afternoons and the company you’re glad to keep a little longer than planned. It’s the perfect bottle to open for an outdoor Shabbat lunch or kiddush, too.

You came looking for a rosé, and I suspect you’re leaving with a pleasant discovery! This is what we call a QPR (quality-to-price ratio) winner, a wine that simply gives you far more than you paid for it. Grab one today, and while you’re at it, meet its siblings: the Clos du Moulin Blanc, a bright blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Muscadelle, and the Clos du Moulin Rouge, a classic mix of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Together they make a wonderful trio from an underrated and delicious corner of France, and we couldn’t be happier to share them with you!

Wine: 2024 Clos du Moulin Rosé
Region: Bergerac, southwest France (just east of Bordeaux)
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
Style: Dry rosé, medium-bodied, bright and mineral
Kosher: Yes
Best for: Warm-weather drinking, outdoor meals, Shabbat lunch and kiddush
Value: QPR (quality-to-price ratio) winner
The siblings: Clos du Moulin Blanc (60% Semillon, 40% Muscadelle); Clos du Moulin Rouge (50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon)

Is Clos du Moulin Rosé kosher?
Yes. It’s a kosher rosé, and kosher wine from Bergerac is genuinely rare, which makes it a notable find.

What grape is it made from?
It’s made entirely from Cabernet Franc, which gives the wine its red-fruit character and a savory edge underneath.

Is Bergerac the same as Bordeaux?
No, but they’re close neighbors. Bergerac sits just east of Bordeaux in southwest France and shares the same river and many of the same grapes, usually at a friendlier price.

What food pairs with it?
It shines with warm-weather and outdoor meals, from light salads and grilled vegetables to fish and lighter poultry, and it’s a natural fit for an outdoor Shabbat lunch or kiddush.

Is it ready to drink now?
Yes. It’s drinking beautifully right now and is best enjoyed young, while its freshness is at its peak.