Winemaker Notes
Elegant, generous aromas of dark fruits. Rich, smooth with fruity overtones in taste. No oak, pure fruit. Accessible and easy to drink Cahors.
Grilled meats, juicy steacks or cheeses are perfect with the Malbec du Clos.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Although this is pure Malbec, the wine is generous rather than structured. It sings of ripe tannins and warm blackberry fruits. The wine shows off the fruity side of the grape, meaning it will be ready to drink from 2019.
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.