Winemaker Notes
The 27-hectare vineyard is planted on three parcels. Numerous passes are made in the vineyard to ensure the perfect health, quality, and ripeness of the grapes, and all the work is carried out by hand as, since 1992, no chemicals have been used. The grapes for this wine come from vines planted 30-50 years ago, located on the prized third row of terrasses and cropped at yields of only about 20hl/ha.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Excellent depth here but it is also scented and elegant with cherries, forest berries, dried herbs, white pepper, graphite, violets and some stone. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with dusty tannins. Velvety and harmonious with a bright core of blueberries and a lively, crunchy finish. From organically grown grapes.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Notes of iris, black tea, violet, cedar and smoke mingled with hints of lovely dark wild berries preface the 2019 Le Cèdre, a full-bodied, concentrated and dense wine framed by structured, velvety tannins with a sappy core of fruit and perfectly controlled power that leads to a long, mineral and peppery finish. Both fresh and powerful, although rich and deep, this Cahors, made entirely from Malbec.
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Wine Enthusiast
The wine's welcom low alcohol belies its intensity and weight. It is a bold and fruity wine, sustained by dark tannins and rich black fruits. It has a long development and great future ahead of it. Drink from 2026.
Cellar Selection
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.