Pécharmant

The Pécharmant produced here is a dry, well-balanced red winewhich has great aromatic intensity and good ageing potential. Some years have been recognized for producing great vintages, such as the Pécharmant 2015 and the Pécharmant 2016. Pécharmant wine is blended from four main grape varieties: Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Côt and Merlot noir. The quality and homogeneity 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 admitted as PDOs.

Organoleptic description of Pécharmant red wines

Pécharmant's distinctive taste is due to the geographical location where it is produced. It's a sedimentary zone. The bedrock is a Mesozoic limestone over which the river has deposited iron-rich clayey sands, mixed with gravels eroded from the Massif Central. A small part of the AOC is located on a gravelly river terrace. The Pécharmant vineyards benefit from a temperate oceanic climate, with good southern exposure. This local climate favors good grape ripening and concentration of sugars and aromas. 

Pécharmant wine has a dense, dark garnet color. As it ages, it develops orange hues. The first nose reveals aromas of red fruits such as blackberry, cherry and redcurrant, as well as notes of cooked fruit such as prune. The second nose is marked by more toasty fragrances of cocoa beans, coffee and vanilla, with hints of spice, licorice and chocolate. On swirling, notes of undergrowth and mushrooms emerge. When aged, Pécharmant develops an animal side. On the palate, this red wine is beautifully fresh. Pécharmant has a surprisingly frank and powerful attack. Young, it expresses itself on the fruit and has a fleshy, deep chew with a very present, rather round tannic structure. As it ages, the tannins soften, offering longer persistence. 

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

How to enjoy and store it?

Whatever the vintage, Pécharmant wine should be served at a temperature between 14°C and 16°C. It should be served in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass, after decanting. This wine goes perfectly with roast meats, beef, duck confit, duck breast, game, strong cheeses and even desserts such as chocolate cake. With good ageing potential, it can be kept for an average of 6 to 7 years. For great vintages, the Pécharmant can be kept for up to 15 years. Its qualities and evolving organoleptic characteristics mean that Pécharmant wines should be kept for at least 3 years before drinking. It is a real reference in our guide. It includes several references published in the Hachette guide: Château de Tiregand, Château Corbiac, Château des Lys, Château Champarel... Whether vintage or not, our customers are unanimous in their praise for Pécharmant.