Top 100 wines of Madiran
Discover the top 100 best wines of Madiran of Pyrenées as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Madiran and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Madiran
South-West capital of age-worthy reds at the foot of the Pyrenees: signature Tannat as king red (60-80%) — black robe and powerful profile with notes of raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, spices, liquorice, undergrowth and a leather touch, signature dense and nervy tannins, firm structure and 10-30 years ageing softening to velvet. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as backup. AOC (1948) over Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques, clay-limestones and silico-clays.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Courbu
Aromatic, structured whites with a golden robe, ample palate and preserved acidity, showing refined aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach), candied citrus, white flowers, honey and limestone mineral notes. Adds roundness and richness to Béarn blends. Precious component of Jurançon AOC (dry and sweet), Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC and Béarn AOC, complementing petit and gros manseng. Very rare autochthonous Béarn variety, making a comeback for its aromatic finesse.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Madiran
wines from the region of Madiran go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or baked chicken legs.
