Alain Brumont - IGP Côtes de Gascogne - La Gascogne d'Alain Brumont 2022

Key words: Aromatic / Fruity / Lively

The wine: Here is a fruity white wine full of pep which gives want to have an aperitif! Lively on the palate, this Côtes de Gascogne exudes a very fragrant aromatic evolving on notes of citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon), green apple, pear as well as a touch of exoticism. A nice minerality also runs through this pleasure cuvée which will pair wonderfully with seafood and fish.

Capacity: 75cl

Type: White wine

Grape varieties: 60% Gros manseng and 40% Sauvignon

IGP: Côtes de Gascogne

Drinking and storing: Drink now and keep until 2026

Service temperature: 8-10°C

The estate: There is today no longer need to introduce Alain Brumont ! Iconic revealer of the Madiran appellation, in 40 years he has been able to raise his properties to the top of the South-West region and highlight the incredible potential of the local Tannat grape variety.

It all began in 1979 when he inherited the 17 family hectares of Château Bouscassé. Then, at the beginning of the 1980s, he acquired Château Montus and met Baron Philippe de Rothschild at Château Mouton-Rothschild (Grand Cru Classé de l’AOC Pauillac): that’s what clicked. Particularly inspired by their exchanges, he now clearly displays his vision of wanting to produce great wines in Madiran, an appellation then mainly renowned for its rustic wines.

The first vintage of Château Montus in 1982 made a big splash: the press praised the work carried out while the French and foreign markets discovered a noble, powerful wine with certain aging potential. Since then, the man has continued to research and select the best terroirs in his native region. Today at the head of 250 hectares, Vignobles Brumont continues to be an absolute reference throughout the South-West and Alain, although still invested, has now passed the reins of the house to his son-in-law Antoine Veiry. Go here to discover their magnificent vintages, you won't regret it!