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Château Arricau-Bordes Tannat
Madiran · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Tannat
- Country
- France
- Region
- Madiran
- Appellation
- Madiran
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast lamb · cassoulet · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201090 pts
A fine, ripe wine—very balanced—from an estate that dates back to the 12th century. The Tannat grape lends tannins but also offers ripe, juicy fruits that come forward to give both power and delicious fruitiness.
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200289 pts
Very dry, this is all about dark tannins initially, appropriate for the Tannat grape of Madiran. But even from cool 2002, there are good black fruits pushing through those tannins, giving juice, as well as more exotic nutmeg flavors. Age for 4–5 years.