Wine journey · France
Southwest France
Malbec, Tannat, Manseng, eight stops.
Guided route
Southwest France Intense
Where Bordeaux favored its own wines for centuries, France's darkest and most tannin-rich red wines grow. Cahors, Madiran and Jurançon show what was left behind the customs barrier.
1Region & HistoryVin Noir & Pilgrim's Path
2Grape VarietiesMalbec, Tannat, Manseng
3ClimateAutan, Foehn, Ocean
4SoilsGravel Terraces & Causse
5GlasswareLarge Bowls, Plenty of Air
6ProductionTaming Tannin, Shriveling Grapes
7TastingA Cahors in the Glass
8Wine & FoodCassoulet and Foie Gras0 of 8
