A VINEYARD WITH A FABULOUS DESTINY
After a long decline, the Estaing wine has regained its letters of nobility as a vineyard high in character established by the counts of Estaing in the 10th century in the kingdom of chestnuts and woods.
Gamay N and Fer Servadou N (or Mansois), at least 50% of both and at least 30% of Fer Servadou.
Complementary grape varieties: Cabernet Franc N, et Cabernet Sauvignon N; other varieties are Abouriou N, Castet N, Duras N, Negret de Banhars N, Merlot N, Mouyssaguès N et Pinot N.
Chenin B (50% minimum)
Complementary grape variety: Mauzac B (10% minimum); another variety is Saint-Côme B, called locally Rousselou.
Fine and supple, round and harmonious red wines, with well-integrated tannins, marked by notes of red fruits such as raspberry and strawberry. To drink young.
Food and wine pairing:
These wine go well with grilled red meats or roast poultry. Recommended service temperature: 16 ° C.
Lively, fruity and light rosé wines, with delicious notes of small red fruits.
Food and wine pairing:
Excellent as an aperitif, to be served at 10 ° C.
Fine, well-balanced white wines with a soft, mineral finish. The nose is floral and honeyed. To drink young.
Food and wine pairing:
Perfect with seafood or baked fish. Served at 8 ° C.
MORE ABOUT ESTAING WINES
2011: Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC-AOP*)
Location: Aveyron department
Production area: 18 ha (45 acres)
Harvest: 530 hl (53 000 litres): 70% red, 20% rosé, 10% white
Terroir: Shale soils, on steep slopes.
Climate: Influence of the Mediterranean Sea and the Massif Central, vines protected from extreme cold by the relief of the valley.
* Created by the EU in 1992, the AOP label (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) designates products that have been produced, processed and developed in a specific geographical area, using the recognized know-how of local producers and ingredients from that region. The English equivalent is PDO (Protected Designation of Origin).
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