Château BarouilletHecate
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hecate of Château Barouillet in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Hecate
Pairings that work perfectly with Hecate
Original food and wine pairings with Hecate
The Hecate of Château Barouillet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, canned cassoulet or tartiflette.
Details and technical informations about Château Barouillet's Hecate.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hecate from Château Barouillet are 2015, 2016, 2014
Informations about the Château Barouillet
The Château Barouillet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Pécharmant to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pécharmant
Bergerac AOC north of the Dordogne, right bank (south-facing semicircle, ~400 ha): signature blend of Merlot (41%), Cabernet Sauvignon (36%), Cabernet Franc (16%) and Malbec (7%) as the exclusive red king — dense dark robe, aromas of black fruit (cassis, blackberry), vanilla and spice notes, ample mouth rich in tannins, generous and well-structured, 15-20 year ageing. Sand and gravel of the Périgord over ferruginous "Tran", Massif Central.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Carpentry
A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.
