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Alain Brumont - Merlot-Tannat 2011

Alain Brumont - Merlot-Tannat 2011

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3.7/5 (22 customers)

A bridge between two iconic grape varieties from the vineyards of southwestern France and Bordeaux. The blend is created during the winemaking process to produce a complex, balanced wine in the "New World" style, characterized by its full-bodied texture, finesse, and aromas of candied fruit. A delicious blend!

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Estate

Alain Brumont

Vintage

Merlot-Tannat

Vintage

2011

Designation

IGP Côtes de Gascogne

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

50% Tannat, 50% Merlot

Regions

Clay-limestone slopes located in Ténarèze, a terroir of fine clays known as Peyrusquets

Viticulture

Integrated pest management, natural compost (sheep and cow manure), selection of buds and clusters, thinning, leaf removal

Winemaking

Fermentation at 28°C with a blend of grape varieties, followed by maceration for 2 to 3 weeks

Livestock farming

Bottled quickly after harvest.

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

dark dress

Nose

with notes of candied fruit, a New World style

Palate

characterized by its full-bodied texture, finesse, and aromas of candied fruit

Serve

at 15-17°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2013

Drink before

2016

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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About the estate:

Alain Brumont has forged his own distinctive style, sending wines from Madiran across the globe under the Château Montus label, which he acquired in 1980. Often bucking conventional wisdom, Brumont’s vintages showcase his great freedom in interpreting terroirs with yellow and red clay subsoils, varying in composition from 20% to 40%. Tannat is featured in the château’s three cuvées—Prestige, XL, Montus, and La Tyre—and undoubtedly delivers the most spectacular profile of this challenging Pyrenean grape.

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3.7/5

based on 22 reviews

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Review by Mr. RONAN B. Published on July 17, 2014

And yet I'm a huge fan of Brumont!

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Review by Mr. THOMAS P. Posted on May 6, 2014

A very pleasant surprise if you're a fan of the Tannat grape

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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on January 7, 2014

Great value for the price. A delicious wine to share with friends. Don't miss out!

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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN G. Published on January 25, 2013

A simple, authentic wine. Great for everyday drinking.

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Review by Mr. JEAN LUC A. Posted on 10/26/2012

A wine with prominent notes of spices and licorice, round and smooth. It pairs well with duck à l'orange or confit lamb saddle.

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