Tursan wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

A.O.V.D.Q.S./A.O.P.

the Tursan wine region is situated south-east of Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes and Gers departments where it embraces 41 towns and villages. The vines occupy rolling hills where the soil make-up is clayey silica, limestone and stones. The region enjoys a mild, temperate ocean climate. A broad range of grape varietals is grown here: Tannat, Bouchy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fer Servadou and Pinenc for the reds. Baroque, Sauvignon, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Claverie, Cruchinet, Raffiat, Gers Claret and Clairette for the whites.

Grape varieties: Vins rouges, rosés : tannat, bouchy, cabernet-sauvignon, cabernet franc, fer servadou, pinenc.

The wines of this appellation

the red wines are powerful, well-constituted and full of finessse (wild fruit and fern notes). They enhance duck or goose breast, wood pigeon casserole, jugged hare, roast beef or foie gras with grapes. The rosés are fresh, fruity quaffing wines which reward early drinking and pair with cooked cold pork meats and mixed salads. The white wines are dry, lively, fruity and pleasing to the palate. They are a particularly good match for oysters, fish (salmon, trout), hors d’œuvre or foie gras.