Chateau Laur Cahors

2007 Cahors Malbec, Merlot

Chateau Laur Cahors, a captivating red wine from the renowned Cahors region, beautifully showcases the exceptional qualities of its primary varietals, Malbec and Merlot. This vintage from 2007 offers a medium-to-full-bodied experience, with a balanced acidity that adds vibrancy to each sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, presenting delightful notes of dark fruits, including blackberry and plum, complemented by gentle hints of spice. Tannins are firm yet approachable, providing structure while maintaining a friendly mouthfeel. With a dry profile, this wine is an exquisite pairing for hearty dishes, making it an outstanding choice for those who appreciate the rich heritage of Cahors wines.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Ratatouille, Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Lamb Chops

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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