Without doubt, the leading estate in Madiran for the last 20 years, owner, Alain Brumont has done an enormous amount for the appellation. He set the example by reducing yields, increasing significantly the density of vines per hectare, using only the best available grafts, harvesting perfectly ripe grapes and oak-ageing most of his wine.
Today, Brumont is still bursting with fresh ideas and is constantly working in improving his wines, from the very well-priced vins de Pays range to the magnificent La Tyre.
"Nicely opened and balanced wine, in a very good vintage. Good concentration of ripe blackcurrant and prune with hints of liquorice and woodland. Layers of gorgeous ripe black fruit, smoke, mushroom and spice on the palate. Firm and lingering finish . "
