Domaine Laplace Chateau D’AydieMadiran
The Laplace family have owned this domaine since 1927. During this time, they have been at the forefront of the Madiran appellation, using innovative techniques to produce wines which balance Tannat’s tannic spine with rich satisfying fruit.
Background
Madiran is an obscure appellation lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees in south west France. Positioned halfway between the sea and the mountains the region enjoys a varied topography and a complex geology, a mosaic of soils and clays which are ideally suit to the production of fine wines. The red wines are produced from the local Tannat grape, historically seen as almost violently tannic.
Domaine Laplace were at the centre of developing methods to tame these tannins, whilst still retaining the savage beauty that makes good Madiran wines so thrilling.
Madiran wines were recently given the oxygen of publicity by a wine-loving cardiovascular professor from St Bartholomew’s Hospital whose research showed that the unique tannic structure of Tannat breaks down cholesterol and helps explain why south west France boasts the lowest incidence of heart disease despite a high fat diet. A top Madiran such as Château d’Aydie from Domaine Laplace will develop well over 20 years. The 2011 is just beginning to open up but will develop beautifully for a decade more.
Current Vintages
| Red | Vintage |
|---|---|
| Aydie l’Origine, Madiran AC [Read More] 80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Franc grown on fine gravel over chalky clays. | 2017 |
| Madiran AC, Chateau D'Aydie [Read More] 100% 35+ year old Tannat grown on the best slopes, with complex clays, limestones and gravel-based soils. Aged for 20 months in oak of various ages and sizes. Age has softened the structure and sweetened the fruit and this wine is drinking beautifully now. | 2011 |
| Maydie, Vin de Liqueur (50cl) [Read More] 100% Tannat. Produced by stopping fermentation by fortification, the Maydie showcases Tannat’s sweet, dark fruit and spice flavours and firm tannic structure. It spends 24 months ageing in an old oak tun, before bottling with no filtration. An excellent wine for chocolate-based desserts or Roquefort cheese. | 2011 |
| White | Vintage |
|---|---|
| Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Sec [Read More] 40% Gros Manseng, 60% Petit Manseng grown on south-west facing gravelly slopes. The Manseng grapes deliver fresh acidity with a touch of salinity, alongside exotic fruit flavours. A great seafood choice for those bored of Sauvignon Blanc. | 2017 |
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