Wines made from Abouriou grapes of Côtes du Marmandais
Discover the best wines made with Abouriou as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du Marmandais.
More informations about the variety Abouriou
Supple, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, showing aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry, plum), sweet spices and floral notes. Round, approachable young, easy-drinking wines. Star of Côtes du Marmandais AOC, identity pillar of the appellation alongside cabernet and merlot, also present in Buzet AOC and Fronton AOC. Autochthonous South-West variety from Lot-et-Garonne, rediscovered in the 19th century.
More informations about the region of South West
Sud-Ouest AOC on both banks of the Garonne, Bordeaux-Toulouse confluence. Oceanic climate, clay-limestone and gravel slopes. Signature Abouriou as native early-ripening variety saved after phylloxera: coloured and fruity reds with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, violet and spice, fine tannins. Blended with supple Merlot, firm Cabernet, dense Malbec and peppery Syrah.
What are the typical flavors of the Abouriou grape variety?
- OakPresent in 7% of Abouriou
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Abouriou
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Abouriou
- OakyPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- EarthPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Abouriou
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Abouriou
- PlumPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- FloralPresent in 3% of Abouriou
- CherryPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- SmokePresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Abouriou
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Abouriou
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Abouriou