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Cuvee Tradition

2012 Cahors Malbec

The Famaey Cuvée Tradition is a captivating red wine that embodies the essence of the Cahors region, renowned for its rich and robust vintages. This 2012 Malbec showcases a full-bodied profile, with substantial tannins that provide a firm backbone and structure. The acidity is bright and lively, contributing to the wine's overall freshness and vibrancy, making it a delightful choice for a variety of occasions. On the nose, it reveals inviting aromas of dark fruits, including plum and blackberry, alongside subtle hints of spice and earthiness that reflect its terroir. This wine is certainly dry, allowing the lush fruit intensity to shine through while maintaining a well-balanced palate that invites another sip. Perfectly paired with hearty dishes, the Famaey Cuvée Tradition promises a memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, 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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