Wines made from Tannat grapes of Sable de Camargue
Discover the best wines made with Tannat as a single variety or as a blend of Sable de Camargue.
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 region of Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Sable de Camargue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Dune (Caveau Les Sablons) or the Domaine L'Ephémère des Embruns produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sable de Camargue are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sable de Camargue often reveals types of flavors of cream, saline or pear and sometimes also flavors of honey, pineapple or tropical.