Style
Red
Type

Still

Winemaker

Alain Brumont, Fabrice Dubosc

Appellation

Gascony

Varieties

Tannat

Farming

Certified Sustainable

Terroir

Steep slope with rounded pebbles. Subsoil with strata of red and variegated clay. South-west facing with a long, gentle sunshine and a light breeze that cools the pebbles. Brumont method: each vine is limited to 5/6 bunches to give full expression to the terroir.

Vinification

Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the vintage.
Fermentation at 28°C, punching down of the pomace cap, malolactic fermentation in wooden vats.

Aging

Maturing in 100% new barrels for 14 to 16 months.

Features

Vegan

Available Sizes (L)

0.750

Distribution Area

Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Shelf Talkers

Tech Sheets

Tasting Note

Rich, deep wine, with complexity and great concentration. Refined tannins and perfect balance. Elegant palate with a harmonious, fresh finish. Regularly ranked alongside the world's greatest wines, La Tyre is an exceptional Madiran. Enjoy with a wing rib, Bigorre "Black Pork", Barèges lamb, truffles, rich cuisine, oriental dishes etc.

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