Domaine du Grand ComteFloc de Gascogne
Red wine
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Details and technical informations about Domaine du Grand Comte's Floc de Gascogne.
Discover the grape variety: Marzemino
Supple and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour and melted tannins, on intense aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), plum, violet, sweet spices and herbal notes. Round palate, fresh finish. Star of Trentino Marzemino DOC (notably in the Vallagarina valley, southern Trentino), celebrated by Mozart in Don Giovanni ("versa il vino, eccellente Marzemino!"). Also grown in Lombardy. Native Italian variety from the north-east.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Floc de Gascogne from Domaine du Grand Comte are 0
Informations about the Domaine du Grand Comte
The Domaine du Grand Comte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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: Rimage
"Vintage", in Catalan. A natural sweet wine that is bottled early to preserve its fruitiness, as opposed to those aged in an oxidizing environment (see this word). Syn.: vintage (for maury, port).
