Vignobles de PyrenaiaEstive Pyrénées Atlantique
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Tannat.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Estive Pyrénées Atlantique
Pairings that work perfectly with Estive Pyrénées Atlantique
Original food and wine pairings with Estive Pyrénées Atlantique
The Estive Pyrénées Atlantique of Vignobles de Pyrenaia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, ham and cheese cake or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Vignobles de Pyrenaia's Estive Pyrénées Atlantique.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Estive Pyrénées Atlantique from Vignobles de Pyrenaia are 2014, 2012
Informations about the Vignobles de Pyrenaia
The Vignobles de Pyrenaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Pyrenées to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pyrenées
Atlantic side of South-West France (Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrenees, Gers), AOPs Madiran, Jurancon, Irouleguy, Bearn. Tannat reigns in red: powerful and tannic with blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, leather, tobacco and spiced touch — full-bodied age-worthy wines. Petit and Gros Manseng in star whites: honeyed sweet (Jurancon, candied citrus, pineapple) or lively and exotic dry. Colombard and Cabernet Franc as complement.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
