Cave du MarmandaisTuc Peyrot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Cave du Marmandais's Tuc Peyrot.
Discover the grape variety: Azal
Vivid, intensely coloured reds with a dark ruby colour, marked tannins and a sharp palate with high acidity, showing signature aromas of sharp red fruits (cherry, redcurrant), spices, herbs and Atlantic mineral notes. Tense, highly distinctive northern profile. Often blended with Vinhão and Espadeiro, contributing to Vinho Verde reds from the Minho. Native black variety from the Vinho Verde region (also known as Azal Tinto), sub-region of Basto.
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 Agenais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Agenais
IGP of Lot-et-Garonne (both banks of the Garonne, southern-facing hills on the right bank, northern slopes on the left, balanced oceanic-Toulouse climate). Merlot and Cabernets as Aquitaine signature reds blended with the almost-extinct native Abouriou (phylloxera survivor bringing fine tannins) — lightly fruity profile with well-structured and pleasant tannins. Bouchalès, Côt, Tannat, Syrah and Gamay as complements. Oak-aged versions richer, fleshier and more complex.
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: Phenolic ripeness
A distinction is made between the ripeness of sugars and acids and the ripeness of tannins and other compounds such as anthocyanins and tannins, which will bring structure and colour. Grapes can be measured at 13° potential without having reached this phenolic maturity. Vinified at this stage, they will give hard, astringent wines, without charm.
