“The color is dense and deep. It foreshadows the intensity of the bouquet, marked by noble oak notes from twenty-four months in barrel, which blend with ripe fruit as the wine opens up. On the palate, it starts off smooth and rich, before revealing plenty of body and texture, as well as a pleasant freshness. It is framed by firm tannins and well-integrated oak, which supports the structure without overpowering the wine and adds an extra layer of complexity. In short, a perfectly balanced Madiran, best cellared for four or five years.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015)
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Eye
dark color, black-garnet
Nose
A concentrated wine with intense, complex fruitiness, accented by peppery notes and lovely woody aromas
Palate
Full-bodied and alluring on the palate, with a pleasant freshness that leads to a superb finish
Serve
decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
A classic wine from this appellation, perfect for pairing with a rack of lamb, duck breast, or sautéed wild mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
About the wine:
Full-bodied, with a woody note that isn’t drying but still dominant, and a uniquely velvety and mellow texture—that’s Tannat at its best.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2014) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
About the wine:
Year after year, it’s much the same at the Brumont vineyards: stars—lots of them—and “ Favorites ”—very often. Honor to the king of Tannat with this La Tyre cuvée, whose 2007 vintage has already been crowned. The color is dense and deep. It foreshadows the intensity of the bouquet, imbued with a noble oakiness inherited from twenty-four months in barrel, which blends with ripe fruit upon aeration. On the palate, it opens with smoothness and richness, before revealing plenty of body and texture, as well as a pleasant freshness. It is framed by firm tannins and well-integrated oak, which supports the structure without overpowering the wine and adds an extra layer of complexity. In short, a perfectly balanced Madiran, best cellared for four or five years.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 16.5/20 (Very Good)
About the wine:
Aroma of incense, leather, and beef broth. The appellation’s flagship wine, with a velvety, sensual texture. Powerful yet round on the palate, with notes of pink peppercorns, and undeniable aging potential once the oak has been integrated. For immediate enjoyment, serve with beef cheeks in pink peppercorn sauce.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)
About the wine:
The 2010 Tyre seems to have an extra touch of maturity. Its full-bodied, grand-cru profile unfolds calmly: smoothness, followed by firmness, length, and freshness.
About the estate:
Alain Brumont was already at the helm of Château Bouscassé, his family’s ancestral estate, when he purchased Montus at auction in 1979. In 1982, he planted the entire Montus hillside exclusively with Tannat! Aged 100% in new barrels, the wine is extraordinary. Forty years later, in 2018, he welcomed Antoine Veiry, the son of his wife Laurence, who took over as technical director of the estate after gaining experience at Anselme Selosse, with Hervé Bizeul at Clos des Fées, at Les Carmes Haut-Brion, and at Guigal... Surrounded by a young and dynamic team, Antoine challenges and builds upon the legacy of the Brumont era, favoring longer vatting periods and gentler extractions, all while preserving the wines’ profile and aging potential. Drawing on a vineyard in its prime (between 35 and 40 years old), he has redefined a modernized range. In just a few years, the results have been spectacular, and the third star—already widely anticipated last year—is a logical recognition of a production that stands at the pinnacle not only of its appellation but of the entire region.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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