Winery HorgelusPhi-ling Pur Tannat
Red wine
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.
Taste structure of the Phi-ling Pur Tannat from the Winery Horgelus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Phi-ling Pur Tannat 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 Phi-ling Pur Tannat of Winery Horgelus in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of black currant, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Phi-ling Pur Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Phi-ling Pur Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Phi-ling Pur Tannat
The Phi-ling Pur Tannat of Winery Horgelus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, chicken lasagna or turkey ballotine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horgelus's Phi-ling Pur Tannat.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Phi-ling Pur Tannat from Winery Horgelus are 2012, 2014, 2016, 2015
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
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.
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: Musky
Said of an odor reminiscent of musk.
