Perle Noire, AOP Fronton

Practical information
Perle Noire, Château Baudare, AOP Fronton, €8.70; www.baudare.com
Grape variety:
Négrette, from three different plots
Eye:
Silky red with cocoa highlights
Nose:
Very aromatic, intense, small black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry)
Palate:
Supple, velvety, persistent, soft tannins, black fruit and spicy notes
Serving temperature:
15 to 16°C
Pairings:
Perfect with regional dishes from the southwest, cassoulet, duck breast, confit.
Négrette is a rare grape variety, still cultivated in Fronton since the 13th century. It produces fine and aromatic wines.
Château Baudare is located in the northern part of the Fronton appellation, founded in 1882 by Jean Vigouroux. David represents the fifth generation to continue the production. His daughter Lucie, an oenologist and agricultural engineer, has joined the family estate, one of the largest in the Fronton region.
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