Winery Vignerons de QuercyEtc Merlot - Tannat
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tannat 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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Etc Merlot - Tannat from the Winery Vignerons de Quercy
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Etc Merlot - Tannat of Winery Vignerons de Quercy in the region of Comté Tolosan is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Etc Merlot - Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Etc Merlot - Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Etc Merlot - Tannat
The Etc Merlot - Tannat of Winery Vignerons de Quercy matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, leek pie or osso buco with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vignerons de Quercy's Etc Merlot - Tannat.
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.
Informations about the Winery Vignerons de Quercy
The Winery Vignerons de Quercy is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Comté Tolosan to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
Comte Tolosan is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of Southwestern France. The PGI basin encompasses 12 administrative dePartments and is home to a wide range of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOC) such as Jurançon, Cahors and Armagnac. The IGP label provides a geographical classification for wines that are not classified for AOC level appellations due to Grape variety or winemaking style. The region is part of the Aquitaine basin - the plains that lie between the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
The word of the wine: Imperial
Bottle with a capacity of 6 liters (synonym of mathusalem).
