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Cuvee Prestige

2009 Cahors Malbec

Chateau De Hauterive Cuvee Prestige is a remarkable Malbec from the esteemed Cahors region, known for producing some of the finest expressions of this grape variety. The 2009 vintage showcases a deep red hue, inviting you to explore its depths. On the palate, this wine offers a full-bodied experience with a pronounced acidity that provides remarkable freshness and vibrancy. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring rich notes of dark berries and plums, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are structured and firm, adding complexity and depth to the overall flavor profile. Notably, this wine is bone dry, allowing the true character of the Malbec to shine through, making it an ideal companion for savory dishes and hearty fare.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, 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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