Domaine PhilémonCroix d'Azal
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Croix d'Azal of the Domaine Philémon is in the top 10 of wines of Gaillac.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Croix d'Azal of Domaine Philémon in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, dark fruit or non oak.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Philémon's Croix d'Azal.
Discover the grape variety: Fer-servadou
Structured, spicy reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and fresh acidity, showing characteristic aromas of red pepper, blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, black pepper, spices and herbal notes. Dense, distinctive palate with fine ageing potential. Star of Marcillac AOC and Estaing AOC in Aveyron, pillar of Gaillac AOC (as braucol) and Madiran AOC (as pinenc). Autochthonous South-West variety, identity signature of the great Aveyron reds.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Croix d'Azal from Domaine Philémon are 2015, 2014, 2018, 2013 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Philémon
The Domaine Philémon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Gaillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gaillac
Millennia-old South-West mosaic (banks of the Tarn) with rare native grapes: Mauzac reigns in whites — dry, pearled or sweet with notes of apple, pear, honey and white flowers, signature freshness. Ample Loin-de-l'œil and Ondenc complement. Duras in spicy, peppery reds, fleshy Braucol (Fer Servadou) (blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry, structured tannins) and Syrah in blends. Iconic ancestral-method Gaillac sparkling.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Musky
Said of an odor reminiscent of musk.
