Château du Cèdre CAHORS from Southwest France — a dark red Malbec-dominant blend from organically farmed vines on the first and second terraces of Cahors, very fruity on the nose with a powerful and elegant character, very round and soft on the palate with great fruit intensity of blackberries and small red fruits, aged 20 months in foudre and barrel.
Tasting Notes
Dark red colour. Very fruity nose, both powerful and elegant. Very round and soft on the palate with great fruit intensity recalling blackberries and small red fruits. The CAHORS is Château du Cèdre's flagship — 90% Malbec from stony clay-limestone terraces, aged 20 months in foudre and barrel with short maceration, producing a wine of classic Cahors depth and structure.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: 90% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Tannat
- Origin: France, Southwest France, Cahors AOC (1st and 2nd terraces, stony clay-limestone soils, organic farming)
- Style: Dry red, Cahors AOC, Malbec-dominant, 20 months foudre and barrel ageing
- Winemaking: Organic farming, low yields (4-5 bunches per vine), full destemming, 20 months in foudre and barrel, light filtration before bottling
Food Pairing
Grilled and roasted red meats, duck, cheese, and hearty stews.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant 20 minutes. Will age for 10 to 15 years.
About the Producer
Château du Cèdre is one of Cahors' most respected family estates, run by the Verhaeghe family, producing Malbec of exceptional quality from organically farmed vines on the limestone and clay terraces above the Lot River.
