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Cahors Red Wine

2006 Cahors Malbec

Chateau Famaey Cahors Red Wine is a captivating expression of Malbec from the celebrated region of Cahors. This vintage, hailing from 2006, presents a deep ruby red color that invites you to explore its complex aroma profile. On the palate, you'll discover a full-bodied character, accompanied by vibrant acidity that adds liveliness to the overall experience. The wine showcases prominent fruit intensity, with notes of juicy dark fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, harmonizing beautifully with subtle hints of earthiness. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing structure and depth without overpowering the delightful fruit components, making it a wonderfully well-rounded choice. As a dry wine, it perfectly complements hearty dishes, revealing itself as a true testament to the exceptional terroir of Cahors.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

Pairs well with:


Braised Lamb Shanks, Beef Bourguignon, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Cahors

Southwestern France's Cahors region is known for its deep, dark red wines of the same name. This small town on the Lot River is the original home of the Malbec grape, which tastes very different from its modern Argentinean cousins. In Cahors, this juicy grape is known as Côt, and makes leaner and drier wines than New World examples. Expect earthy flavors of dried leaves and cocoa, firm tannins and such a concentration of color (and polyphenols) that Cahors is sometimes known as "black wine." While the majority of Cahors is single-varietal, sometimes Merlot and/or Tannat are blended in. Aged in oak, these wines exhibit intense flavors of dark berry and spice.

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