South-West of France
Characteristics
Country / Region: South West of France
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Cahors
Grape variety: 90% Malbec, 5% Merlot and 5% Tannat
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022
Guide RVF 2023 : 93/100
Wine:
The 2020 Red Cahors Malbec is a true concentrate of Malbec grape varieties, with aromas of pulpy fruit and spices. With good vigor, both tannic and fresh, the palate offers beautiful flavors of licorice and black fruits, and silky and fresh tannins on the finish, with a smoky touch. Rated 93/100 RVF.Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged for 20 months in tuns and barrelsColor:
Intense and bright red.Nose:
Fragrance of pulpy black fruits with a halo of spices and a touch of liquorice.Palate:
Of good vigor and great freshness, this wine releases a palate that is both tannic and fresh, combining pulpy fruit and spices.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Duck breast, flank steak with shallots, coq au vin, matured farmhouse Saint Nectaire.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029Star of the Cahors appellation, the Château du Cèdre is a reference for all lovers of great wines. The Verhaeghe brothers know better than anyone how to transform their splendid terroirs of limestone and red clay into wines of a rare harmony, made from perfectly ripe grapes, which perfectly release a palate of incredible richness, with precise tannins and a majestic texture.