First marketed in 1889, this French liqueur was an invention of Fernand Moureaux who originally produced it in the commune Maisons-Alfort. He decided to distill the roots of wild gentian root, together with a secret combination of other herbs and spices, to create this complex aperitif that is characterized by floral, bitter, and spicy flavors.
While the dominant aroma is imparted with mashed gentian roots, the drink displays subtle, earthy notes of citrus, vanilla, apricots, and caramel. Suze is typically served cold, as a long drink when it is usually paired with tonic or orange juice.
Tannat is a French red-skinned grape primarily associated with south-western France and the Madiran appellation, though it is suggested that it could have Basque origin. This grape typically produces big, bold, and richly-colored tannic red wines with good acidity and excellent aging potential.
Because of those rich tannins—which is why it probably got its name—Tannat is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Fer to soften its natural astringency. The wines are usually harsh in their youth, but modern techniques are often oriented towards supple expressions that can be enjoyed young, though all benefit from age.
VARIATIONS OF Tannat
Côtes du Roussillon Villages is a French appellation located in the Roussillon wine region that includes the villages Caramany, Latour de France, Lesquerde, and Tautave, all surrounding the village of Maury. The appellation exclusively produces red blends that are based on Grenache, Carignan Noir, Lladoner Pelut, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Due to different soils and blends, the wines can slightly differ in character, but they are generally powerful and tannic with fruity notes that are complemented by herbal, spicy, mineral, and earthy nuances. The wines perfectly pair with game, white or red meat, and cheese.
TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.