Overview
A deep dark red color; Intense nose of black berries, plums and spicy notes; perfectly balanced with elegant woody notes, well-rounded tannins and a long length
HISTORY
The property was built in the XVIIth century, and Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues took it over in 1999.
« Peyros » means a stony place in Gascony language, which is very representative of the terroir.
VINEYARD
20 hectares of vines in the most southern oriented vineyard of the Madiran appellation.
9 hectares are used for the Tannat-Cabernet
Terroir: rolled pebble and intermediate gravel on a sandy and silty ground.
Average age of the vines : 25 to 30 years
Yield : 45hl/ha
Production : 3,500 cases
GRAPES
60% Tannat
40% Cabernet Franc
VINIFICATION
Traditionnal. Some micro-oxygenation.
Skin fermentation : 20 days
Ageing : 12 months with 25% of new oak
AGEING POTENTIAL
From 2 to 5 years
TASTING NOTES
A deep dark red color.
Intense nose of black berries, plums and spicy notes, specific to Tannat grape.
This fruity wine is perfectly balanced with elegant woody notes, well-rounded tannins and a long length.
GOURMET INSTANT
Will pair nicely with roasted meat (lamb, beef), barbecue, meats in sauce, duck magret, cheese.
Best decanted 15 minutes before pouring.
The property was built in the XVIIth century, and Jean-Jacques Lesgourgues took it over in 1999.
« Peyros » means a stony place in Gascony language, which is very representative of the terroir.
VINEYARD
20 hectares of vines in the most southern oriented vineyard of the Madiran appellation.
9 hectares are used for the Tannat-Cabernet
Terroir: rolled pebble and intermediate gravel on a sandy and silty ground.
Average age of the vines : 25 to 30 years
Yield : 45hl/ha
Production : 3,500 cases
GRAPES
60% Tannat
40% Cabernet Franc
VINIFICATION
Traditionnal. Some micro-oxygenation.
Skin fermentation : 20 days
Ageing : 12 months with 25% of new oak
AGEING POTENTIAL
From 2 to 5 years
TASTING NOTES
A deep dark red color.
Intense nose of black berries, plums and spicy notes, specific to Tannat grape.
This fruity wine is perfectly balanced with elegant woody notes, well-rounded tannins and a long length.
GOURMET INSTANT
Will pair nicely with roasted meat (lamb, beef), barbecue, meats in sauce, duck magret, cheese.
Best decanted 15 minutes before pouring.