Douce noir vs Malbec

Malbec is fuller.

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

Douce noir

Red · France

juicy, plum, Argentine Bonarda

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Medium
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Argentina, Cahors

Only Douce noir

Burgers
Barbecue and smoked meat
Pasta with tomato sauce
Sausages

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Malbec

Steak
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 Douce noir and Malbec pages.