Wines made from Tannat grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Tannat grape variety?
- OakPresent in 76% of Tannat
- Red fruitPresent in 72% of Tannat
- EarthPresent in 71% of Tannat
- Black fruitPresent in 69% of Tannat
- SpicesPresent in 60% of Tannat
- Non oakPresent in 60% of Tannat
- OakyPresent in 49% of Tannat
- MicrobioPresent in 47% of Tannat
- CherryPresent in 41% of Tannat
- LeatherPresent in 41% of Tannat
- BlackberryPresent in 39% of Tannat
- EarthyPresent in 36% of Tannat
- PlumPresent in 34% of Tannat
- Dark fruitPresent in 31% of Tannat
- Dried fruitPresent in 31% of Tannat
- Black currantPresent in 29% of Tannat
- Black fruitsPresent in 28% of Tannat
- ChocolatePresent in 26% of Tannat
- VanillaPresent in 25% of Tannat
- SmokePresent in 25% of Tannat