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Madiran

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 & 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