Winemaker Notes
Nice dark robe, intense and complex bouquet with fruity and spicy aromas; rich with a well-balanced mellowness in mouth and very fine tannins; a sophisticated wine. This wine has great aromatic strength and perfectly pairs with local dishes like duck breast, confit, or cassoulet.
Blend: 90% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5 % Tannat
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Rich aromas of boysenberries, blueberries, soya sauce, earth and mixed peppercorns. Full-bodied with dusty tannins. Lots of ripe berries and chocolate on the palate. Textured and dense with layers and focus. Long and solid finish. From organically grown grapes.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine has become a classic of Cahors. With its blend of 90% Malbec and small quantities of Merlot and Tannat, the wine's toast and licorice aromas go well with the ripe tannins and juicy black-plum fruits.
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.