Cave du MarmandaisEssence d'Abouriou
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Abouriou 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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Essence d'Abouriou from the Cave du Marmandais
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Essence d'Abouriou of Cave du Marmandais in the region of South West is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Essence d'Abouriou
Pairings that work perfectly with Essence d'Abouriou
Original food and wine pairings with Essence d'Abouriou
The Essence d'Abouriou of Cave du Marmandais matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, pastillas with lamb and apricots or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Cave du Marmandais's Essence d'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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Essence d'Abouriou from Cave du Marmandais are 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Cave du Marmandais
The Cave du Marmandais is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 172 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: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
