Winemaker Notes
Deep intense ruby color. Ripe fruit on the nose. Round and mellow in the mouth, this wine seduces with its fruit and well-matured tannins that bring persistence and finesse. Beautiful finish that is both harmonious and ample.
This wine is perfect for sipping or with meat dishes, tuna (raw or cooked), and firm cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Château Du Caillau Cahors deftly defines its Malbec as a ripe yet smooth-sailing wine. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of dried earth, savory spices, and black fruit. Enjoy its richness with an old-fashioned beef stew. (Tasted: August 27, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.