THE WINE LIST
A classic vintage, expressing freshly sectioned roots on opening, supported by blackcurrant and cigar box notes. The wine on the palate is delicate, elegant and long. Complex, aromatic with an almost unctuous texture.
Official designation : Madiran AOC
Year: 2016
Vintage: Signature
Grape variety: 55% Tannat, 45% Cabernet Franc
Soil/Climate: Clay soil with large pebble stones located on a steep hillside entirely surrounded by woodland south facing the Pyrenées
Continental climate at the foothills of the Pyrenées
Vinification: Plot per plot vinification initially in concrete thermo regulated vats; natural fermentation with delicate punching down during 15 to 20 days; aging during 18 months in oak casks: bottling at the estate
Visual: Intense garnet red
Nose: The nose is expressing fruits and earthy notes.
Tasting: Great freshness and length; a classic vintage, expressing freshly sectioned roots on opening, supported by blackcurrant and smoked red fruit. The wine on the palate is delicate, elegant and long, complex, aromatic with an almost unctuous texture and finish.
Food for thought: Grilled steak and kidney pie, poultry and cheese platter, chocolate cake.
Organic Labels: Certified French and European organic labels.
Alcohol : 14.0% Vol.
SHIPPING CHARGES
For deliveries in mainland France (France metropolitan) and Corsica, we charge a forfaitary shipping charge of:
- 18 € (+VAT) for any order under 300 € (including VAT)
- Free shipping for any order of 300€ (including VAT) or more.
For deliveries in any other departement (DOM TOM) of France, please contact us so we can provide a personnalized shipping charge depending on then current shipper charges and volume.
You can mix the vintages and wines in the same case but, in order to ensure delivery in the best possible conditions, we kindly ask you to respect multiples of 6 bottles per case.
Our wines are also available at WineSitting if you wish to purchase less than 6 bottles.
