The Winery Horgelus is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery Horgelus wines in Gascogne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Horgelus wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Horgelus wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery Horgelus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tuna with tomatoes in the oven, cuttlefish rust from my grandmother in sète or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Horgelus. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Horgelus. is a powerful.
Gers South-West IGP on the Armagnac territory, 90% lively, aromatic whites. Signature Colombard (~50%): explosive notes of citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits, box and a floral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the summer aperitif at gentle prices. More neutral Ugni Blanc (also Armagnac base), herbaceous Sauvignon, more ample Gros and Petit Manseng (yellow fruits, honey). Oceanic temperate climate on "boulbènes" soils.
Unbeatable value for money, everyday wines.
How Winery Horgelus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of mature and hard cheese, fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of pasta gratin with comté cheese, apple cake or cheese lasagne.
In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Horgelus. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
How Winery Horgelus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of capellini with prosciutto, magic cake cheese quiche or baked salmon steaks.
On the nose the pink wine of Winery Horgelus. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or apricot. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Horgelus. is a with a nice freshness.
During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.
How Winery Horgelus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, macaroni and cheese gratin or pljeskavica (balkan hamburger).
On the nose the red wine of Winery Horgelus. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or black currant. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Horgelus. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a brisk palate, with aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), boxwood, nectarine and herbal notes. Typically crisp finish. Pillar of Côtes de Gascogne IGP (modern aromatic dry whites) and historically the base spirit for Cognac and Armagnac distillation. Exported to South Africa and California. Charentes variety, a cross of chenin × gouais blanc.
Planning a wine route in the of Gascogne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Horgelus.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
