Alain Brumont sets the pace for the whole of Southwest France with a selection of reds that have all the other Madiran and Cotes de Gascogne wines beat-s-and by a wide margin! The tannat grape ripens to perfection in his incomparable Montus and La Tyre terroirs, but it is winemaking and aging that capture its full potential. Bru-mont's wines are monumental, with an obvious strength and aggression that are totally tamed and kept in check-vquite an achievement! The white Pacherencs show the same spirit and complexity, the same luxurious cratting--sure to ignite the imag-ination of wine lovers. All of these offerings are, as they say, well worth the trip!