Castets vs Malbec

Castets is more tannic, Malbec is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Castets

Red · France

dark, substantial and firmly structured

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Full; High
Tannin: Medium; Low
Acidity: Medium; 12.5 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Argentina, Cahors

Only Castets

Lamb
Stews and braises

Both pair with

Steak

Only Malbec

Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Castets and Malbec pages.