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Synonyms
Malbec - Merlot - Tannat is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Cahors, France.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackcurrant, violets, spice and cedar.
It is planted most seriously in Cahors.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
On other labels it goes by Cot.
At the table it suits sausage and lentil stew, beef and black bean burrito and steak sandwich with caramelized onion.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Sausage and lentil stew
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Beef and black bean burrito
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Steak sandwich with caramelized onion
Also labelled.
Cot.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Chevaliers Lagrezette, France
- Chateau de Cayx Vin du Prince de Danemark, Cahors, France
- Chateau de Gaudou Tradition, Cahors, France
- Chateau du Cedre 'Le Prestige', Cahors, France
- Chateau La Caminade, Cahors, France
- Chateau Lagrezette, Cahors, France
- Clos La Coutale 'Grand Coutale', Cahors, France
- Domaine du Colombier, Cahors, France
Malbec - Merlot - Tannat: common questions
01.What does Malbec - Merlot - Tannat taste like?+
Malbec - Merlot - Tannat tastes of blackcurrant, violets, spice and cedar. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malbec - Merlot - Tannat from?+
Malbec - Merlot - Tannat originates in Cahors, France.
03.Where is Malbec - Merlot - Tannat grown?+
The key regions for Malbec - Merlot - Tannat are Cahors.
04.What food pairs with Malbec - Merlot - Tannat?+
Pour it with sausage and lentil stew, beef and black bean burrito and steak sandwich with caramelized onion.
05.What else is Malbec - Merlot - Tannat called?+
Malbec - Merlot - Tannat is also labelled Cot.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.