Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Tannat

Discover the best flavour pairings for Tannat based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Tannat conjures the evocative embrace of tannin and the kiss of polyphenol. But look beneath its obvious bitterness and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of cocoa, a hint of graphite, and subtle accents reminiscent of oak that contribute remarkable depth. The alchemy of the kitchen unfolds when we pair Tannat with ingredients that let these nuances sing.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the buttery, creamy diacetyl in butter can enrich Tannat, and how duck fat's beurreux notes forge a beautiful synergy with its dry sensation.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like acidic, woody, and earthy, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

The Art of Flavour Pairing

To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Tannic Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of tannin is strongly associated with the flavour of butter. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a buttery flavour, such as duck fat, when pairing with the tannic aromas of Tannat.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Tannat with duck fat.

Harmonious Flavours Of Tannat

Just as our analysis shows that tannin and mouldy flavours combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Tannat. E.g. the cocoa notes of Tannat are often used with milky and sugary notes.

The aroma notes associated with the various aroma notes of Tannat can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of butter offers many of the notes complementary to Tannat, including buttery and butyric aroma accents. Because the flavour profile of butter has many of the of the features that are complementary to Tannat, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of butter across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Tannat.

Recipes That Pair Tannat With Butter

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Tannat, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Tannat, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to Tannat.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Tannat), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.