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.

Informations about the Winery Combes De Bastz

The winery offers 1 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Saint-Mont in the region of South West

The Winery Combes De Bastz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Saint-Mont to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 15000 of of Saint-Mont wines

In the top 650000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Saint-Mont

The wine region of Saint-Mont is located in the region of Pyrenées of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Plaimont or the Domaine Plaimont produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Mont are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tannat and Gros Manseng, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Mont often reveals types of flavors of citrus, prune or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of apricot, white peach or pear.

The wine region of South West

The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.

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What do Tannat wines taste like?

Red wines made from Tannat are classically deep-hued and intense with a lush kernel of black fruit, from plums to black cherry and cassis, wrapped in plenty of tannins that can range from bold to fine-grained and supple, with decisions in the vineyard and the cellar resulting in varying styles. Scroll down to see tasting notes & scores for 15 top Tannat wines Balance is always the key, and some of the best recent examples of Tannat wines integrate the variety’s tannin content with natu ...

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