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Château Nozières

2008 Cahors Malbec, Merlot

Chateau Nozieres is a delightful expression from the Cahors region, showcasing a beautiful blend of Malbec and Merlot grapes. This wine features a full-bodied profile that wraps around the palate, with a rounded texture that delivers a rich and satisfying experience. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a nice balance to the wine's luscious fruit character. Expect to encounter prominent notes of dark berries, plums, and a hint of chocolate that elevate the overall complexity. The tannins are notable yet well-integrated, offering a structured backbone that supports the fruit without overwhelming it. This wine delivers a dry finish, making it incredibly food-friendly, perfect for pairing with hearty dishes. Enjoying a glass of Chateau Nozieres is truly an invitation to explore the splendid craftsmanship of Cahors wines.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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:


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