Winery PlaimontTerres d'Artagnan Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tannat and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terres d'Artagnan Rouge of Winery Plaimont in the region of Comté Tolosan often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or lemon and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Terres d'Artagnan Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Terres d'Artagnan Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Terres d'Artagnan Rouge
The Terres d'Artagnan Rouge of Winery Plaimont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Plaimont's Terres d'Artagnan Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terres d'Artagnan Rouge from Winery Plaimont are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Plaimont
The Winery Plaimont is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 363 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
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
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: Distinguished
Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.
