Néomad Madiran - Plaimont

The Néomad Madiran Plaimont dresses the glass in bright ruby red with a dark core and violet rim, dense and almost velvety in impression. On the nose, a deep aroma of ripe plum jam slowly rises, joined by dark cherries and a hint of blackberry. Cocoa and dark chocolate lie over this, finely interwoven with black pepper, a touch of licorice and a hint of roasted coffee bean.

On the palate, the Néomad Madiran Plaimont reveals the full power of Tannat, dense, structured and with impressive tension. The fruit appears juicy and dark, like preserved plums, morello cherries and cassis, complemented by notes of cocoa, black tea and a touch of vanilla. The tannins grip firmly but are ripe, with a grippy texture and long pull. A lively, well-integrated acidity keeps the richness in balance and lends the wine freshness despite its power.

On the finish, a long, spicy impression remains, marked by dark chocolate, pepper, a touch of smoke and a fine mineral trace that recalls warm stones after a summer rain. The wine appears intense, forceful and yet well focused. Every sip tells of the Pyrenees, of cool nights and sun-drenched days in southwestern France.

Tannat is considered a characterful grape variety from the southwest of France. In Madiran, it shows its powerful side, with high color intensity, pronounced tannins and deep, dark fruit. The Néomad Madiran Plaimont stands precisely for this style: masculine, structured, with the clear signature of the Plaimont estate. Despite its density, it does not seem heavy, but full of tension, with precise aromatics and modern, clean vinification.

The complexity is particularly impressive on the nose, where ripe fruit, spice and fine roasted notes interact. Typical aromas can be grouped into three main categories:

• Dark fruit: plum jam, black cherry, blackberry, cassis
• Spice and roasted notes: black pepper, cocoa, coffee, licorice, a hint of tobacco
• Fine nuances: dried herbs, a touch of violet, light mineral notes

On the palate, the wine is dry, with full body and dense texture. The tannins appear ripe and structured, ideal for lovers of powerful red wines. The focus is not only on pure power, but also on balance and drinking pleasure. The well-judged acidity lends the wine freshness, while the dense fruit provides smoothness. The finish is very long, with cocoa and pepper in the finale.

For wine enthusiasts who are looking for characterful red wines, this Madiran offers clear advantages:

1. Expressive Tannat typicity with deep color and distinctive structure
2. Exciting aromatics of dark fruit, cocoa and peppery spice
3. Dense, powerful body with a long, aroma-rich finish
4. Modern, clean style from Plaimont with a focus on precision
5. Produced vegan and therefore ideal for a plant-based cuisine

This wine suits intense moments, conversations late into the night, hearty dishes and grilled specialities. It accompanies cozy evenings by the fireplace just as well as festive tables with family or friends. Thanks to its structure, it is also suitable as a characterful gift for red wine lovers who want to discover new regions.

Production of Néomad Madiran by Plaimont

The grapes come from the Madiran appellation in southwestern France, near the foothills of the Pyrenees. Here, there is an exciting interplay of Atlantic influence and continental warmth. Days of intense sunshine meet cool nights, which gives the Tannat grape intense aromas and stable structure. The soils often consist of gravel, clay and limestone, with good drainage and deep rooting, ideal for concentrated berries with thick skins.

The star grape variety of this wine is Tannat, vinified as a single variety. Tannat brings lots of color, firm tannins and dark aromatics that perfectly match the powerful Madiran style. The grapes ripen late, accumulate plenty of sun and thus develop their intense plum and berry profile. At the same time, the climate preserves enough freshness so that the wine’s acidity remains lively and supports the wine.

The harvest is generally selective in order to bring only fully ripe berries into the cellar. Targeted harvest timing produces grapes with an optimal ratio of sugar, acidity and phenolic ripeness. The berries are brought quickly to the winery so that the fruit remains pure and clear.

In the cellar, Plaimont relies on gentle processing to unfold the full power of Tannat while preserving elegance. After destemming, a controlled maceration fermentation follows. During this process, the deep dark color dissolves from the berry skins, as do the characterful tannins. Careful fermentation management at moderate temperatures preserves the fruit aromas of plum jam, cherry and cassis.

Depending on the desired style, the wine matures in stainless steel tanks and partly in wood. The use of wood is finely tuned so that cocoa, coffee and light vanilla notes develop without overpowering the fruit. Maturation on fine lees rounds out the texture and gives the wine more density and smoothness. Time plays an important role, because Tannat needs patience until the tannins integrate harmoniously and show softer contours.

The result reflects Plaimont’s commitment to quality: a Madiran with a clear sense of origin, powerful and structured, yet in a modern, approachable style. Terroir, grape variety and the producer’s signature are closely interwoven, shaping a red wine that fills the glass with character and tension.

Serving recommendations for Néomad Madiran by Plaimont

Néomad Madiran Plaimont calls for robust cuisine with intense flavors. It pairs ideally with grilled beef, herb-crusted rack of lamb or braised ox cheeks. It also reveals its strengths with oven-roasted duck leg, cassoulet with white beans and spicy sausage or game dishes such as venison ragout.

The combination with classic French bistro cuisine also works very well. Think of crispy duck breast with red wine sauce, pot-au-feu with beef or a hearty poultry and liver pâté. The wine picks up the roasted aromas and spices and underscores the depth of the dishes.

Vegetarian cuisine also benefits from its power. Braised fennel with black olives, ratatouille, oven-roasted root vegetables or pasta with mushroom ragout are excellent matches. Mature hard cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère, aged Gouda or a well-matured Cheddar form the perfect finale to a menu with this wine.

As a food companion, Néomad Madiran Plaimont is particularly recommended

• with hearty Sunday roasts or braised dishes
• for barbecues with friends and robust marinades
• for festive dinners with multi-course meat-based cuisine
• for cheese evenings with matured hard and semi-hard cheeses
• as a characterful gift for red wine lovers

The ideal serving temperature is around 16 to 18 degrees. An hour in a decanter before serving helps the tannins to soften and allows the aromas of plum jam, cocoa and black pepper to fully unfold. Serve the wine in a large-bowled red wine glass so that the bouquet can open up widely and the structure appears elegant on the palate.

With proper storage, Néomad Madiran Plaimont continues to mature, the tannins become more refined, and the fruit develops greater depth with notes of dried fruit, leather and fine spice. Thus, this wine already offers great enjoyment today and at the same time holds potential for several years in the cellar.

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