Domaine de GensacPiaffer Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Tannat and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Piaffer Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Piaffer Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Piaffer Rouge
The Piaffer Rouge of Domaine de Gensac matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of scottish haggis, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes stuffed moroccan style with... or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Gensac's Piaffer Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Piaffer Rouge from Domaine de Gensac are 2013, 2012
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
The wine region of Gers is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Gensac or the Domaine Francois Dulac produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gers are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tannat and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gers often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, green apple or cheese.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
Comte Tolosan is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of Southwestern France. The PGI basin encompasses 12 administrative dePartments and is home to a wide range of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOC) such as Jurançon, Cahors and Armagnac. The IGP label provides a geographical classification for wines that are not classified for AOC level appellations due to Grape variety or winemaking style. The region is part of the Aquitaine basin - the plains that lie between the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
The word of the wine: Paste
Characteristic of a thick and heavy wine with sticky tannins.
