Brulhois
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- A zone spread on both sides of the Garonne: the limestone plateaux of the Quercy (right bank), molasse and gravelly terraces (left bank). (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- A climate under dual influence: oceanic rainfall patterns (peaking in May) and southern Mediterranean influences; mild winters and moderately warm summers. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Left bank: high gravelly terraces on the first slopes overlooking the Garonne, highly suited to viticulture.
Human factors
- Wines prized by the kings of England from the 12th century onwards; in 1306–1307, Brulhois sold 5,542 barrels on the Bordeaux market.
- VDQS appellation recognised on 21 November 1984, after four winegrowers revived the denomination in 1964.
Product characteristics
- Deep purple appearance, nose of black fruits, prune, liquorice, violet, and spice; a structured palate with firm tannins and a long finish.
- Long nicknamed 'black wine', these reds also offer aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and chocolate, with bitter tannins in youth.
Terroir / wine link
- The 'vent d'autan' (an autumnal Mediterranean wind) limits grey rot and promotes optimal phenolic ripeness.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 31 octobre 2024
- Official INAO text (show_texte)
- INAO product entry
- Official trade body site — IVSO — Interprofession des Vins du Sud-Ouest