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Key regions
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Pairings
Cabernet - Tannat is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in southwestern France, France.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, blackcurrant and sweet spice.
It is planted most seriously in Madiran, Irouleguy and Juanico.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
At the table it suits grilled beef rib, home-grilled hamburgers and moussaka.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Tannat
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Food pairings.
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grilled beef rib
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home-grilled hamburgers
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moussaka
Bottles to look for.
- Brumont Chateau Montus, Madiran, France
- Brumont Torus, Madiran, France
- Chateau Barrejat Cuvee des Vieux Ceps, Madiran, France
- Chateau Barrejat Tradition, Madiran, France
- Chateau Bouscasse, Madiran, France
- Chateau Laffitte-Teston Vieilles Vignes, Madiran, France
- Chateau Peyros Vieilles Vignes, Madiran, France
- Chateau Peyros, Madiran, France
Cabernet - Tannat: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Tannat taste like?+
Cabernet - Tannat tastes of plum, blackcurrant and sweet spice. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Tannat from?+
Cabernet - Tannat originates in southwestern France, France.
03.Where is Cabernet - Tannat grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Tannat are Madiran, Irouleguy and Juanico.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Tannat?+
Pour it with grilled beef rib, home-grilled hamburgers and moussaka.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.