Pécharmant

The Pécharmant produced there is a dry, well-balanced red wine, which has great aromatic intensity and good aging potential. Certain years have been recognized for producing great vintages such as the Pécharmant 2015 and the Pécharmant 2016Pécharmant wine is blended from four main grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt, and Merlot Noir. The quality and consistency of the wines, conferred by a particular terroir, led the INAO to grant AOC status to the wines of Pécharmant March 12, 1946 They are also recognized as PDO.

Organoleptic description of Pécharmant red wines

The unique and characteristic taste of Pécharmant is due to its geographical location. It is a sedimentary area. The bedrock is Mesozoic limestone, onto which the river has deposited iron-rich clayey sand mixed with gravel from the erosion of the Massif Central. A small part of the AOC covers a gravelly terrace of the river. The Pécharmant vineyard benefits from a temperate oceanic climate and is well exposed to the south. This local climate promotes good grape ripeness and a concentration of sugars and aromas. 

Pécharmant wine has a dark, dense garnet color. As it ages, it develops orange hues. The initial nose reveals aromas of red fruits such as blackberry, cherry, and redcurrant, as well as notes of cooked fruits such as prunes. The second nose is marked by more toasted fragrances of cocoa beans, coffee, and vanilla, with hints of spices, licorice, and chocolate. When swirled, notes of undergrowth and mushrooms can be detected. Once aged, Pécharmant develops an animal side. On the palate, this red wine offers a lovely freshness. Pécharmant has a frank and powerful attack that surprises. When young, it expresses fruit and has a fleshy and deep texture with a very present and rather round tannic structure. When aged, the tannins soften, offering a longer finish. 

The Pécharmant wine is a blend of several grape varieties: mainly Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Côt, and Merlot. No single variety may exceed 65% of the blend. It is a full-bodied, powerful wine. The tannins in young Pécharmant wines are very present without being aggressive. With a few years of aging, they become more refined and mellow. The following are particularly noteworthy: Pécharmant proposed by the Domaine de L'Ancienne Cure.

How should it be enjoyed and stored?

Regardless of the vintage, Pécharmant wine should be served at a temperature between 14°C and 16°C. It should be enjoyed in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass, after being decanted. This wine pairs perfectly with roasted meats, beef cuts, duck confit, duck breast, game, strong cheeses, and even certain desserts such as chocolate cake. With good aging potential, it can be stored for an average of 6 to 7 years. For great vintages, the Pécharmant Can be kept for up to 15 years. Its qualities and the evolution of its organoleptic characteristics mean that Pécharmant wines should be kept for at least three years before being tasted. It is a real benchmark in our guide. Several references appear in the Hachette guide: Château de Tiregand, Château Corbiac, Château des Lys, Château Champarel... Whether vintage or not, our customers' opinions on Pécharmant wine are unanimous.