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En Pente

2012 Cahors Malbec

Causse Dutheron En Pente is a remarkable 2012 Malbec from the illustrious Cahors region, known for producing deeply flavored and vibrant red wines. This wine exhibits a full-bodied character, delivering an intense sensory experience. The acidity is bright and lively, creating a refreshing quality that complements the wine's rich profile. With pronounced fruit intensity, it showcases robust flavors of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, intertwined with subtle notes of spice and chocolate. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, offering a structured backbone that promises excellent aging potential. As a dry wine, it expresses a beautifully balanced finish, making it a fantastic choice for pairing with hearty dishes. This Malbec stands as a testament to the exceptional winemaking tradition of Cahors, inviting wine enthusiasts to savor its depth and complexity.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Pairs well with:


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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