Tannat
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Domaine Capmartin,
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Madiran used to be a mean tough and Tannat used to imply old boots. No longer. Whilst it would be unwise to neglect the tannins in Guy Capmartin's wine, it must be noted that over half the blend is made up of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Therefore rustic in its least pejorative sense; richly rewarding with casserole and similar fare.
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
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Tannat is best known as the dominant grape variety in Madiran, Southwest France's most famous red wine. The grape probably originated in the Basque country and almost certainly derives its French name from its high tannin levels. It is a thick-skinned grape variety that produces deeply coloured, well-structured wines that can be tough and austere in youth. However with ageing the massive tannins round out while the wine develops nuances of spices, coffee, cocoa, and vanilla.
In Madiran it is blended (typically 60-70%) with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer. The only other country where Tannat is seriously grown is Uruguay, where it was planted by Basque settlers in the 19th century. It is known as Harriague in Uruguay and recently plantings have spread over the border into Argentina.