A step up from Camille, this Malbec-dominant Cahors is aged 12 months in oak with 30 days of maceration, delivering concentrated blackberry fruit, mint, green pepper, and the structured backbone that makes Cahors the original home of Malbec.
Tasting Notes
Deep, inky ruby in the glass. The nose leads with bright fragrances of black fruits, spice, mint, and a distinctive green pepper note. On the palate the tannins are present but well integrated, giving freshness and structure to a bold, blackberry-driven character. The finish is long and persistent with excellent energy.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: 95% Malbec, 5% Merlot
- Origin: France, South West France, Cahors AOC
- Style: Dry organic red, oak aged
- Winemaking: Manual harvest, destemmed, 30 days maceration with daily punch-downs, malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, 12 months aged in oak casks
- Certified organic since 2012
Food Pairing
Made for grilled meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty stews, and mature cheeses. Can also be enjoyed with grilled fish or vegetables.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 20 minutes before serving to allow the wine to open fully.
About the Producer
Chateau du Cedre is a family estate in the Cahors appellation of southwest France, founded in the 1950s when Léon Verhaeghe planted vines on the poor stony terraces of the Lot valley. His son Charles developed the estate in the 1970s, and since 1988 brothers Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe have run it with meticulous precision, banning all herbicides from 2000 and achieving organic certification in 2012. Pascal and Jean-Marc studied in Burgundy, California, and Bordeaux, and their influence shows in wines that are polished, terroir-driven, and remarkably age-worthy. Today the fourth generation, Jules and Robin, are joining the estate.
