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):
2003, 2000, 1996, 1995
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
