Cuvee Dorian

Cahors Malbec

Chateau Fontaynes Cuvee Dorian is a rich and robust red wine crafted from the bold Malbec grape in the historic region of Cahors. The wine presents a deep, garnet hue and exudes a captivating essence of the terroir. Upon the first sip, the velvety texture envelops the palate, showcasing a harmonious blend of dark fruit flavors and subtle hints of spice. The wine embodies a full body with a pronounced intensity of fruit, balanced by firm tannins that provide structure and depth. A touch of dryness on the finish leaves a lasting impression of elegance and sophistication.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:

Mozzarella and Basil Caprese, Caprese Salad, Grilled Vegetables

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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