South-West of France
Characteristics
Country / Region: South West of France
Vintage: 2020
Name: IGP Côtes de Gascogne
Grape variety: 47% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 25% Tanat
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2022
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee
Wine:
Crafted mainly from Merlot grapes, complemented by some Cabernet Franc and Tannat, the 2020 Red IGP Côtes de Gascogne Terroir Gascon is a delicious wine. It has seductive and intense flavors of black fruits, with a rich and balanced texture, framed by fine tannins. We salute this particularly successful blend and especially the excellent value for money. Noted 93/100 by our Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested, fermented in cement vats with 21 days maceration, aged for 2/3 in oak barrels (10% new) and for 1/3 in wooden vats.Color:
Bright dark red.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Pepper steak, veal, ribs, roasted poultry.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
A cooperage consultant courted by the greatest Bordeaux châteaux, among the most prestigious Grands Crus Classés, Philippe Fezas cultivates talent as much as discretion.
On his Chiroulet estate, in the heart of the Gascon region, he produces terroir wines that are amazingly fresh, spontaneous, delicate and precise and organically grown. Just like this Terroir Gascon, a real sincere and fruity treat.