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Chateau De Haute - Serre Francos

2002 Cahors Malbec

Chateau De Haute Serre Francos is a remarkable red wine from the renowned Cahors region, celebrated for its exceptional expression of the Malbec grape. This vintage showcases a full-bodied profile, offering a delightful depth that envelops the palate. With vibrant acidity, it delivers a refreshing and lively character, beautifully complementing the wine's rich texture. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark berries woven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. Tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure and longevity to the wine while ensuring a smooth finish. This bone-dry offering embodies the essence of Cahors, making it an exciting choice for both enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of exceptional wines.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Braised Lamb Shanks, Bone-in Ribeye

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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