Red grape 🇫🇷 Madiran, France

Tannat

/ ta-NAHT / · Also known as Harriague

The most tannic grape of all — dark, dense and powerful.

True to its name, Tannat has some of the highest tannin levels of any grape. In Madiran in south-west France it makes powerful, long-lived reds. In Uruguay, where it's the national grape, a warmer climate gives rounder, juicier versions.

Serve at

16–18°C

Glass

Large red wine glass

Decanting

1–2 hours

Climate

Warm

Structure

How Tannat typically feels in the mouth.

BodyHigh
AcidityMedium+
TanninHigh
AlcoholMedium+

Aromas & flavours

What to look for in the glass.

Fruit

BlackberryBlack plumBlackcurrant

Spice & earth

LiquoriceSmokeTobacco

Oak

EspressoDark chocolate

Where it grows

The regions to know on a wine list.

  • Madiran · France

    Powerful and tannic

  • Irouléguy · France

    Basque Country blends

  • Canelones · Uruguay

    Uruguay's national grape — rounder and juicier

Food pairing

Classic matches that work every time.

  • Duck confit
  • Cassoulet
  • Grilled steak
  • Lamb
  • Hard aged cheese

Say it at the table

“The most tannic grape of all — dark, dense and powerful. It loves rich, fatty meat like duck confit or a big steak.”

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