Right
in the middle of a region which only produces white
wine (St Mont, Pacherenc, Jurançon), Madiran is
a sanctuary for red wine.
The
vine growers in Madiran produce a red wine
dotted of a particular character. It is elaborated
from quality grape-varieties such as Cabernet
Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc.
But the most popular variety is Tannat, a typical
grape from the area.
Madiran is
a rough wine when young. After a few years in a cellar,
it turns into a sensual and tannic wine.
Madiran
wine information :
| Name: |
Appellation
Madiran Controlée
Appellation
Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Controlée (in
the same production area as Madiran) |
| Location: |
Facing
the Pyrénées mountains |
| Places: |
Maumusson,
Aydie, Viella, etc |
| Soil: |
Clayey-limestone |
| Size: |
1,300
ha (3,200 acres) |
| Production: |
10
million bottles
Red
wine only! |
| Grapes
in Madiran: |
Tannat (at
least 40%)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fer Servadou |
| Type
of wines: |
Full
body red wine |
| Age: |
4
to 8 years and more |
Vintages:
(recommended) |
2005,
2004, 2001, 2000 |
| Aromas: |
Black
fruits
Spices
Grilled bread
|
| Food
and Madiran: |
Cassoulet
Roasted duck
Duck or goose confit |
Cheese
and Madiran:
|
Roquefort
Bleu
d'Auvergne
Ossau
Iraty
Chaumes
Next:
Bergerac |
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