Winery Comte de ThunLa Parrazal
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.
The La Parrazal of the Winery Comte de Thun is in the top 5 of wines of Côtes du Tarn.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Parrazal of Winery Comte de Thun in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of earthy, tobacco or toasty and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with La Parrazal
Pairings that work perfectly with La Parrazal
Original food and wine pairings with La Parrazal
The La Parrazal of Winery Comte de Thun matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of homemade beef stew, thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb) or the secrets of croque-monsieur.
Details and technical informations about Winery Comte de Thun's La Parrazal.
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 La Parrazal from Winery Comte de Thun are 2010, 2008, 2011, 2007 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Comte de Thun
The Winery Comte de Thun is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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: Press (wine)
In red winemaking, wine made from the marcs by pressing after devatting. See goutte (wine of).
