Duras vs Tannat

Tannat is fuller and more tannic.

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

Duras

Red · France

peppery, dark, Gaillac's own

Tannat

Red · Southwest France

dense, dark, very tannic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Gaillac
Regions: Madiran, Uruguay

Only Duras

Sausages
Charcuterie

Both pair with

Lamb
Stews and braises

Only Tannat

Steak
Hard and aged 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 Duras and Tannat pages.