Château de SaursLa Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Duras, the Gamay noir and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn
Pairings that work perfectly with La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn
Original food and wine pairings with La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn
The La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn of Château de Saurs matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker or garbure with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Château de Saurs's La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn.
Discover the grape variety: Duras
Structured, spicy reds with a sustained ruby robe, firm tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of dark fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), black pepper, spice, liquorice and balsamic notes. Dense palate, good ageing potential. Star of Gaillac AOC on the Tarn terraces (minimum 40% in reds, blended with Braucol and Syrah). Also in IGP Côtes du Tarn. Autochthonous variety of the French South-West, unrelated to the town of Duras (Lot-et-Garonne).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Réserve du Relais Côtes du Tarn from Château de Saurs are 2018
Informations about the Château de Saurs
The Château de Saurs is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Tarn to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Tarn
Sud-Ouest IGP north of Toulouse around Gaillac: Gamay signature king red and rosé — signature light and harmonious with fresh crunchy red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah in complement. Sauvignon, Muscadelle, Mauzac, Chardonnay signature in dry and lively whites with floral and fruity notes (peach, apricot). IGP (former Vin de Pays 2009), Tarn slopes gravelly and pebbly, oceanic-Mediterranean climate.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Concentrator
A device that removes water from grape must by reverse osmosis or entropy system. Its proponents say that it is better to remove water than to add sugar to produce more alcohol. The improperly used concentrator can also exaggerate bad tastes or greenness of tannins.
