Château Laffitte-TestonVieilles Vignes Madiran
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Vieilles Vignes Madiran of the Château Laffitte-Teston is in the top 70 of wines of Madiran.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Madiran of Château Laffitte-Teston in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or coffee.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Madiran
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Madiran
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Madiran
The Vieilles Vignes Madiran of Château Laffitte-Teston matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica).
Details and technical informations about Château Laffitte-Teston's Vieilles Vignes Madiran.
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 Vieilles Vignes Madiran from Château Laffitte-Teston are 2006, 2004, 2013, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Château Laffitte-Teston
The Château Laffitte-Teston is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Madiran to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Madiran
The wine region of Madiran is located in the region of Pyrenées of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Montus or the Château Montus produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Madiran are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Madiran often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, red plum or graphite and sometimes also flavors of anise, fig or thyme.
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: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
