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Madiran celebrates Springtime!
The Plaimont wine-growers are doing their own Tour of France and are eager to celebrate the arrival of Spring with you by letting you discover the new Madiran vintage wines...
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Did you know that Madiran helps you stay
healthy for longer?
 'Here is a short historical overview from the “French Paradox” through to the latest scientific discoveries, a blend of terroir, wine-growing tradition, nutrition and medicine. The opportunity for a stroll through Madiran (and Saint-Mont), an area where life is good, due in no small measure to the local wine. In the 19th century, Pasteur informed the world that “wine is the best drink for your health and the most hygienic". In 1991, Dr Serge Renaud published a report proving the inhibitive properties of wine with regard to the formation of blood clots whereas epidemiological studies have acknowledged the low rate of heart disease victims in France in spite of the western style diet, rich and fat. Thus, the French Paradox was born.
In November 2006, the British Professor Roger Corder published an article entitled "Oenology: Red wine procyanidins and vascular health" in the prestigious scientific review "Nature", followed by the publication of a book called "Wine Diet" providing a review of the art of knowledge about wine, diet and health in order to enjoy better health longer. (Alexandra Foissac: www.lisart.fr August 2007)
Two regions in the world top the list of Roger Corder’s research: the province of Nuoro, in Sardinia and the département of Gers. The men in these areas live for a particularly long time (over 75).
hand, through their grape variety, Tannat, little used in other wine growing areas. Find out more by visiting www.vins-sante.com and you’ll learn all about the benefits of our wines from South-West France!
In short, everybody is envious about our Madiran (and Saint Mont, another prestigious appellation from the South-West) wines, and would have liked to have invented them, and even non-drinkers are seriously tempted! “Whatever you do…make sure you don’t miss out on this much-coveted elixir (…) and head straight to your local stockist (…)” says Véronique Raisin, journalist in charge of the "Discoveries" section in the Revue des Vins de France (French Wine Magazine) (February 2008).
> Find our wines near you: contactweb@plaimont.fr
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Wine-growers from Madiran will be visiting various cities in France throughout April. Highlights:
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> Madiran is far more besides ... |
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PLENITUDE
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ARTE
BENEDICTE
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ALTEUS
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CHENAIE
DU TILH
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SOURIS D'AGNEAU
A L'AIL
(KNUCKLES OF LAMB WITH GARLIC) |
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Serves : 4.
Preparation time : 20min
Easy to make
Cooking time: 2½ hours.
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MOELLEUX AU CHOCOLAT
et aux Piments d'Espelette
(MOIST CHOCOLATE DESSERT with Espelette chilli peppers.) |
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Serves : 8.
Preparation time : 15min.
Easy to make.
Cost: Inexpensive.
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Main courses:
Agneau en Pot-au-Feu (Boiled Lamb with Vegetables), Curry d'Agneau à l'Indienne (Lamb Curry), Colombo de Mouton (Spicy Lamb), Carré de Porc au Romarin (Loin of Pork with Rosemary), Confit de Canard (Duck Confit), Gratin de Cèpes aux pommes de terres (Mushroom and potato gratin) ...
Cheese:
Bleu d'Auvergne, Roquefort, Epoisse,…
Dessert:
Moelleux de Chocolat noir aux Piments d'Espelette (Dark Chocolate Dessert with a touch of chilli pepper) ...
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Pacherenc du Vic Bilh (A.O.C.)
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This comes from the same appellation areas as Madiran. Pacherenc du vic Bilh owes its name to the Gascon expression 'Bi de Bits Pacherards' (vines lined up in a row) du Vic Bilh (from the old country) ...
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Next month...
... ''Take advantage of the fine weather
and enjoy the fresh winesof Spring and Summer... ' |
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