Domaine de GensacPas de Deux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Pas de Deux
Pairings that work perfectly with Pas de Deux
Original food and wine pairings with Pas de Deux
The Pas de Deux of Domaine de Gensac matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of baeckeoffe, duck breast with foie gras sauce or chicken tagine with olives and potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Gensac's Pas de Deux.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pas de Deux from Domaine de Gensac are 2014, 2016, 2011
Informations about the Domaine de Gensac
The Domaine de Gensac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Gers to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gers
Gascon IGP covering 90% of the Côtes de Gascogne terroir (clay soils, sandy loams and well-draining boulbènes, dual oceanic-meridional influence, thermal amplitude preserving acidity): Colombard, Ugni Blanc, Gros and Petit Manseng as signature indigenous whites — lively and fruity with citrus and exotic fruit aromas, beautiful freshness, dry or semi-sweet. Sauvignon and Chardonnay as complements. Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah for balanced reds and rosés.
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: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
