Winery Grains de PlaisirMerlot - Abouriou
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Abouriou and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Abouriou
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Abouriou
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Abouriou
The Merlot - Abouriou of Winery Grains de Plaisir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Grains de Plaisir's Merlot - Abouriou.
Discover the grape variety: Abouriou
Abouriou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Lot-et-Garonne). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The Abouriou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Informations about the Winery Grains de Plaisir
The Winery Grains de Plaisir is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Marmandais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Marmandais
Côtes du Marmandais is a satellite district of the Bordeaux wine region in Southwest France. It owes its name to the town of Marmande at its centre, which Lies on the North bank of the Garonne. The appellation AOC Côtes du Marmandais covers red, white and rosé wines produced from grapes grown in defined areas of the parishes around Marmande. The Garonne River divides the Marmande district into two Parts, the north and the south, which are eastern extensions of the Entre-deux-Mers and Graves regions respectively.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
