Mondeuse Noire vs Syrah

Syrah is fuller, Mondeuse Noire is more acidic.

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

Mondeuse Noire

Red · France

dark, peppery, alpine, firm

Syrah

Red · France, Italy

dark fruit, pepper, smoke

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Very full; High
Tannin: High; Very high
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Savoy
Regions: Rhône Valley, California, Texas, Columbia Valley

Only Mondeuse Noire

Charcuterie
Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Game

Only Syrah

Barbecue and smoked meat
Lamb
Sausages

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 Mondeuse Noire and Syrah pages.