Imported by Alain Brumont, owner and winemaker at Chateau Montus and Domaine de Bouscasse, This is a blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc southwest of Cahors, France. "Torus" is a striking wine with serious, really deep black fruit notes and a strong but supple tannic backbone. Brumont, is one of the stars of the Madiran area, focusing his growing efforts primarily on Madiran’s signature Tannat grape. This is an impressive and intriguing wine, with plenty of fruit to balance the notable tannins, and that fruit has a deep, brooding quality, definitely cassis. Not your everyday bottle of red, but surprisingly accessible and easy to pair with lighter fare.

Food pairing suggestions:

Holds up to a tangy lasagna or ratatouille. Other food pairing suggestions; any southwestern French chicken dish, or lamb and the other obvious red meat pairings.