Château Montus - La Tyre 2000 - Brumont

Château Montus - La Tyre 2000

Madiran - Alain Brumont

In 1990, constantly in search of the best terroirs, Alain Brumont noticed a large slope of 10 ha, totally fallow, located on the highest hillside of the Madiran appellation (260m altitude). He saw great potential there and decided to acquire it in order to plant Tannat. La Tyre is none other than the name of a district in the commune of Castelnau-Rivière-Basse. This exceptional cuvée comes from a selection of the best grapes from this parcel, which today represents a very great terroir.

Grape varieties

Tannat Collection in crates, selection by optical sorting

Terroir

Steep slopes with rolled pebbles. Subsoil of red and variegated clay in strata. South-western exposure with a long and mild sunshine, and a light breeze that ventilates the pebbles. Brumont method: limit of 5/6 bunches per vine to fully express the terroir.
Vinification and Maturing
Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks (depending on the vintage). Fermentation at 28°C, pigeage, malolactic fermentation in wooden vats. Maturing on lees in 100% new barrels for 14 to 16 months.

Tasting notes

Rich and deep wine with complexity and great concentration. Fine tannins and perfect balance. Very elegant on the palate with a fresh and harmonious finish. Regularly cited alongside the greatest wines, La Tyre is an exceptional Madiran.
Food and wine
pairing To be enjoyed with a rib on the bone, Porc Noir de Bigorre, Barèges lamb, truffles, rich cuisine, oriental cuisine...