The most powerful red wine of Southwest France, from the Vic-Bilh hills near Tarbes in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Almost exclusively Tannat grape — one of the world's most tannic varieties — sometimes softened with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Producers like Brumont and Laplace have demonstrated that Tannat produces extraordinary wines when tamed by extended ageing and micro-oxygenation. Recent scientific interest in Tannat's resveratrol content (highest of any grape) has generated new attention.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Madiran 2022: Vic-Bilh clay hills; powerful Tannat of extraordinary structure and ageing potential |
| 2021 | — | Madiran 2021: Vic-Bilh clay hills; powerful Tannat of extraordinary structure and ageing potential |
| 2020 | — | Madiran 2020: Vic-Bilh clay hills; powerful Tannat of extraordinary structure and ageing potential |
| 2019 | — | Madiran 2019: Vic-Bilh clay hills; powerful Tannat of extraordinary structure and ageing potential |
| 2018 | — | Madiran 2018: Vic-Bilh clay hills; powerful Tannat of extraordinary structure and ageing potential |