Château ThenouxBergerac Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Château Thenoux's Bergerac Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Jaen
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), soft spices, flowers and herbal notes. Airy profile for early drinking or short ageing. Essential component of Dão DOC reds, blended with Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz. Genetically identical to Spanish Mencía, indigenous Portuguese black variety from Dão.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bergerac Rouge from Château Thenoux are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012
Informations about the Château Thenoux
The Château Thenoux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Bergerac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bergerac
Affordable cousin of Bordeaux on the Dordogne: signature Merlot-based reds (~65%) — round and fruity with notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, sweet spices and a tobacco touch, supple tannins, to drink young. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec as support. Fresh rosés (~20%). Signature dry and sweet whites (~15%) from Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle with notes of citrus, boxwood, flowers and honey for the sweet ones.
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: Open
Said of a wine with a full and expressive nose, generally at its peak.
