Cahors
ReferenceCahors, Southwest France
ABV13-14.5% — concentrated Malbec, not typically fortified
Sub-styles
MalbecBlack WineSouthwest French
Tasting Notes
Black plum, dark tobacco, iron, black olive, leather, licorice, violet, dried herbs. Cahors Malbec should taste like the earth it came from — mineral, tannic, almost chewy. If it's smooth and fruity, it's been Argentine-ified.
Brand Guide
Well
Château Lagrezette ($15-20)
Call
Clos Triguedina ($20-30)
Premium
Château du Cèdre ($30-45)
Top Shelf
Clos de Gamot Vignes Centenaires ($50+)
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The Story
Southwest France's medieval 'black wine,' prized by Tsars and Popes for Malbec's brooding intensity.