Domaine PichardMadiran
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tannat.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Madiran of Domaine Pichard in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Madiran
Pairings that work perfectly with Madiran
Original food and wine pairings with Madiran
The Madiran of Domaine Pichard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, lamb chops with figs and honey or chicken fajitas.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Pichard's Madiran.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Madiran from Domaine Pichard are 1990, 2005, 2010, 2004 and 2012.
Informations about the Domaine Pichard
The Domaine Pichard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Madiran to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Structure
Refers to both the structure and the overall constitution of a wine.
