Discover the top 100 best red wines of Pyrenées of Pyrenées as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Pyrenées and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Atlantic side of South-West France (Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrenees, Gers), AOPs Madiran, Jurancon, Irouleguy, Bearn. Tannat reigns in red: powerful and tannic with blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, leather, tobacco and spiced touch — full-bodied age-worthy wines. Petit and Gros Manseng in star whites: honeyed sweet (Jurancon, candied citrus, pineapple) or lively and exotic dry. Colombard and Cabernet Franc as complement.
Warm oceanic character.
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), red pepper (hallmark), spices and herbaceous notes. Fine ageing potential, defining the identity of Béarn and Aveyron. Essential component of Madiran AOC and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC. Synonym of Fer Servadou in Madiran, also called Braucol in Gaillac and Mansois in Marcillac. South-West French variety.
red wines from the region of Pyrenées go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), irish stew or magic cake cheese quiche.
On the nose in the region of Pyrenées often reveals types of flavors of citrus, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of cherry, oak or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Pyrenées is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
