Winery HorgelusCôtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
The Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot of the Winery Horgelus is in the top 90 of wines of Côtes de Gascogne.
Taste structure of the Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot from the Winery Horgelus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot of Winery Horgelus in the region of Comté Tolosan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot of Winery Horgelus in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot
The Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot of Winery Horgelus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of steak tartare, chinese noodles with vegetables and spices or veal chop normandy style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horgelus's Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes de Gascogne Tannat - Merlot from Winery Horgelus are 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Horgelus
The Winery Horgelus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Cinsault
Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.
