Top 100 wines of Montravel - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Montravel of Guyenne as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Montravel and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Montravel
The wine region of Montravel is located in the region of Guyenne of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Chateau Moulin Caresse or the Château Laulerie produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montravel are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montravel often reveals types of flavors of oaky, leather or pear and sometimes also flavors of lemon, honey or stone.
We currently count 41 estates and châteaux in the of Montravel, producing 79 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Montravel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
