Torus 2009 Madiran

In Madiran they make tannic wines from the grape Tannat (recently mixed with Cabrnet Sauvignon up to 20%). Alain Brumont produces some of the best Madiran that you can find, like Montus and Bouscasse. For the third year running he has also produced a simpler Madiran called Torus that can be drunk at young age.

The wine comes with a handy screw cork and is as such ideal for trips to the mountains or the cabin.
The wine is dark, dense, masculine, black fruits and tannnic. A charming representative from Madiran made from max 15 years old vines from the Montus vineyards at a reasonable price.

Torus 2009, Madiran NOK 130, perfect with confit de canard.

BRUMONT - Montus & Bouscassé | www.brumont.fr

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