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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 & 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

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