Pied de Perdrix
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Perdrix, Cot/Malbec historical synonym
Pied de Perdrix is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malbec and Tannat.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Treat Pied de Perdrix as a Cot/Malbec (#2889) synonym first — do not call Swiss Oeil-de-Perdrix Pinot (#9279) rosé.
- Look for dark fruit and firm tannin rather than pale strawberry Pinot (#9279) rosé cues.
Confidence signals
- Dark fruit with firm tannin in a Cahors/SW France frame
- Synonym awareness: Cot / Malbec / Pied de Perdrix naming overlap
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cahors · South West France · Bordeaux
- Classic styles: Historical synonym for Cot/Malbec (#2889) (not the Swiss Oeil-de-Perdrix Pinot Noir (#9279) rosé style) · Dark-fruited Cahors-leaning red with firm tannin when treated as Cot
Common questions
Is Pied de Perdrix a red or white grape variety?
Pied de Perdrix is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pied de Perdrix smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pied de Perdrix include black plum, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pied de Perdrix?
Documented tells for Pied de Perdrix: Treat Pied de Perdrix as a Cot/Malbec (#2889) synonym first — do not call Swiss Oeil-de-Perdrix Pin… and Look for dark fruit and firm tannin rather than pale strawberry Pinot (#9279) rosé cues..
What is Pied de Perdrix most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pied de Perdrix is most commonly confused with Malbec, Tannat and Malbec Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pied de Perdrix grown?
Classic regions for Pied de Perdrix include Cahors, South West France and Bordeaux.