Domaine Labranche Laffont

The Domaine Labranche Laffont in a few words...

Le domaine Labranche-Laffont is a quietly rising estate, making Madirans fine, elegant wines, the opposite of the preconceived ideas one might have of this appellation. A wonderful discovery to be followed very, very closely. With the aim of continuing to improve in quality, Domaine Labranche-Laffont is now certified organic.

The Labranche-Laffont estate covers some 25 hectares of vines. The estate is committed to a sustainable viticulture approach: the estate is certified organic, for its red, dry white and sweet wines.

The Madiran wines produced at Domaine Labranche-Laffont are renowned for their powerful, full-bodied and tannic character, typical of Madiran wines. However, they also possess a real finesse and elegance, an advantage over other Madirans produced. Moreover, to prove that tannat, Madiran's emblematic grape variety, can also be a supple one, she has created a red wine named Tannat (sulfur-free), all supple and gourmet.

In addition to organic red wines, Le domaine Labranche-Laffont also produces organic dry and sweet white wines. The domaine offers tastings, vineyard tours and direct sales in its cellar, enabling wine lovers to discover and appreciate the products of this family-run winery.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2019: Located in the Maumusson area, Christine Dupuy has been running the family estate since 1993, certified organic since 2014. She farms 25 ha of vines, 4 of which are white (...) Her tannat wines are always distinctive, straightforward and pure, highlighting the beautiful terroirs of clay and pebbles. The cuvées are becoming increasingly refined, and the use of wood is measured. The constant quest for accuracy and balance is evident. "

Discover the best organic estates in the South-West with the domaine Laougué on Madiran, domaine Elian Da Ros in Marmandais, domaine Arrextea and domaine Illaria on Irouleguy, the Chateau Combel la Serre on Cahors or the Tour des Gendres in Bergerac.

Les cuvées du domaine Labranche-Laffont

The cuvée domaine du domaine Labranche-Laffont is supple and easy to access: it's a Madiran red wine that can be drunk fairly quickly.

The cuvée vieilles vignes du domaine Labranche-Laffont is 100% tannat and deserves a few years' cellaring to develop its full complexity.

The Pacherenc wines from Domaine Labranche-Laffont are of a very high standard, both dry and sweet. The Pacherenc sec is fruity and greedy, with lovely tension. The Pacherenc Moelleux has outstanding balance.

Where is the Labranche-Laffont estate?

The Labranche-Laffont estate is located in the commune of Aydie, which lies in the Madiran wine region, in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in Occitanie, southwest France.

What AOP wines are produced at Domaine Labranche-Laffont?

The Labranche-Laffont estate produces Madirans, Pacherenc sec and moelleux. It also produces a vin de france 100% tannat, very gourmand. Madirans are red wines, Pacherenc dry or sweet white wines.

Does Domaine Labranche-Laffont own any old vines?

The Domaine Labranche-Laffont owns some of the oldest vines in the Madiran region. In fact, one plot of vines on the estate, called "Vieilles Vignes", is made up of vines over 100 years old. These old vines are planted as "pieds francs", i.e. without rootstocks, which is rare and precious in modern vineyards. The roots plunge deep into the region's clay-limestone soil, giving the grapes great aromatic complexity and natural concentration.

What to drink with Domaine Labranche-Laffond organic red wines?

The madiran bio reds from Domaine Labranche-Laffont go well with red meats, such as lamb, beef or game. Roasted, grilled or sauced preparations, such as a leg of lamb with herbs, grilled beef tenderloin or game stew are good allies for the domaine's wines.

What to drink with organic Pacherenc moelleux from domaine Labranche-Laffont?

Pacherenc moelleux is ideal with foie gras, blue cheese and fruit desserts.

What to drink with Domaine Labranche-Laffont organic dry Pacherenc?

The dry Pacherenc from domaine Labranche-laffond is ideal as an aperitif, with fish in sauce or cheese.