Producer: Chateau d'Aydie (pronounced die-DEE) in Madiran, southwestern France, is in remote territory almost three hours south of Bordeaux - not too far from Spain. The Chateau belongs to the Laplace family and regarded as one most immaculately and professionally run domains in the whole of France (courtsey: Andrew Jefford (The New France))

Owner: The Laplace Family.

Wine Composition: 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Review (Cynthia Hurley):
fearless, rich blackberry and currant expression of the Tannat grape.

Wine pairing (suggested):
White asparagus, slabs of foie gras, duck.

My Notes: Thick, ripe and juicy full mouthed and aromas of really ripe currants and berries, spice. Lovely tannins and after taste. Perhaps it was too warm a night to open this one, but with roasted duck, rosemary potatoes and goat cheese it was a perfect pairing! 

Cost: $14.99/bottle