Manseng Noir 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.

Manseng Noir

Red · France

deep colour, plum, low alcohol

Tannat

Red · Southwest France

dense, dark, very tannic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Madiran, Uruguay

Only Manseng Noir

Sausages
Charcuterie
Pork

Both pair with

Stews and braises

Only Tannat

Steak
Lamb
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 Manseng Noir and Tannat pages.