Domaine des CassagnolesMoelleux
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Cassagnoles's Moelleux.
Discover the grape variety: Isabelle
Simple whites and reds with the characteristic foxy taste of Vitis labrusca (wild strawberry, wild raspberry), a supple palate with moderate acidity, and a rustic profile marked by labruscoid notes. In France, one of the six prohibited hybrids since 1935 (along with Clinton, Herbemont, Jacquez, Noah, Othello). Still found in heritage trellises and in some countries (Brazil, Georgia). American hybrid derived from Vitis labrusca, imported to Europe in the 19th century.
Informations about the Domaine des Cassagnoles
The Domaine des Cassagnoles is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
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: Servadou iron
A black grape variety from the southwest that produces a wine with spicy tannins and black currant and raspberry aromas. Under the name of Mansois, it is the main grape variety of Marcillac; it is also one of the important varieties of Gaillacois, where it is called Braucol. It is also used in the blends of other South-Western appellations (Fronton, Lavilledieu, Estaing, Madiran). Syn.: braucol, pinenc, mansois.
