Books on Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wines are few and far between. Madiran, made from Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Fer Servadou, is a masculine wine. However talented wine makers and modern techniques have tamed the tannic nature and now complex and refined examples are common. Pacherenc can be sweet or dry. Traditionally the wines are gently sweet but the modern trend is for sweeter examples taking precedence. Dry wines can be exotic and rich. The author, a self confessed amateur, sets the history of wine making against an historical context of English influence and the dogged independence of the Gascon population. The wine makers provide stories of determination in the face of adversity and a commitment to excellence that is turning around the fortunes of an appellation that came close to extinction. The book acts as an invitation to those who want to discover the wines and an inspiration to those wishing to seek out a France that is fast disappearing due to globalisation and an accelerating pace of life. Clive Coates MW has provided the Foreword; a world renowned wine writer, Clive is respected for his opinions on wine and although most famous for his books on Burgundy his expertise on French wine in general is undeniable. His insights, advice and comments have been an inspiration to the author.
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