A Heart-Healthy (?) Madiran

A Heart-Healthy (?) Madiran:

Wine Reviewed
Chateau Peyros Magenta Madiran AOC 2006 13.8% alcohol about $10

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Tasting Note : A blend of the local Tannat and the worldly Cabernet Franc grapes, Château Peyros's Madiran is remarkably soft and round, considering Tannat's robust nature. Filled with sweet cherry, raspberry and plum, this dry, fruity, balanced wine is showing nicely right now. An elegant wine that deserves an elegant cut of grilled-rare beef or lamb. (VINTAGES panel, July 2009). And now for my review.
Tannat grapes in tasting cheap wine

At the first sips the wine was powerful with strong tannins. But the tannins were not unpleasant tannins, probably because of the wine’s acidity. The first meal involved London Broil meat, potato patties, and green beans all slow cooked together. The Madiran was plummy and grapey, and now the acidity was somewhat harsh and on the edge. With a canned corn, chickpea, pimento, and sliced palm heart salad the wine was thinner and the tannins were almost gone.

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