{"title":"TANNAT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic Vineyard with vines and grass crop cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTannat is a red wine grape variety best known as the dominant grape variety in Madiran, Southwest France's most famous red wine. The grape probably originated in the Basque country and almost certainly derives its French name from its high tannin levels. It is a thick-skinned grape variety that produces deeply coloured, well-structured wines that can be tough and austere in youth. However with ageing the massive tannins round out while the wine develops nuances of spices, coffee, cocoa, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Madiran it is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer. Outside of France the grape is extremely popular in Uruguay, where it was planted by Basque settlers in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pulenta-estate-gran-corte-vii","title":"Pulenta Estate Gran Corte VII 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pulenta Estate Gran Corte VII is a phenomenal showcase of modern Argentine winemaking. While the \u003cstrong\u003eMendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e region is widely celebrated for producing incredible single-varietal wines, this flagship release proves exactly what happens when those highly expressive grapes are masterfully blended together. Crafted around a core of rich, high-altitude \u003cstrong\u003eMalbec\u003c\/strong\u003e, the team at Pulenta have woven in \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTannat\u003c\/strong\u003e to build a wine of immense depth and complexity. In the glass, it pours a striking, deep ruby colour. The nose is instantly welcoming, packed with aromas of ripe plum, dark cherry, and a warm, toasted cedar character from its time in oak. On the palate, those rich dark fruit flavours are supported by incredibly smooth, polished tannins, giving the wine a bold yet highly elegant structure. This is a serious, heavyweight red wine that demands a place at the centre of the dining table. It has the weight and intensity to sit perfectly alongside a traditional Sunday roast beef with all the trimmings, or to finish the evening next to a board of strong, mature cheddar. 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Bouscassé is a wine that stays young for a long time, and with bottle age it evolves adding all the delicacy, subtlety and complexity of a vin de garde. Perfect with red meats, duck breast and confit as well as spicy dishes.[#intro]Brumont's outstanding Tannat dominated Madiran displays harmony \u0026amp; power; a true Vin de Garde!...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Bouscassé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39574620209219,"sku":"A20BOUSCASSEMADIRAN-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MadiranRedBottle.jpg?v=1633182164"},{"product_id":"bodega-garzon-single-vineyard-tannat","title":"Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard Tannat 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Garzón's Single Vineyard wines showcase the very best examples of each variety grown in Garzón’s Uruguayan vineyards. Located 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees and granite boulders. This single vineyard Tannat comes from a site which is cooler than the other blocks on the estate, with steep slopes, thin soils and excellent drainage thanks to the predominance of basalt in the upper soil layers. All the grapes are hand harvested and the wine is aged on lees for 12-18 months in 25 hectolitre French oak barrels for added complexity. The oak used was untoasted and fourth use. Deep purple in colour, this powerful Tannat has an elegant nose with aromas of cherries, strawberries and black plums with hints of smoky tobacco and dark chocolate. 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