Icone Wow

2009 Cahors Malbec

Chateau Leret Icone Wow is a stunning expression of Malbec from the renowned Cahors region, celebrated for its intense color and depth. With a rich and full-bodied profile, this wine delivers a profound experience on the palate. The acidity is vibrant and lively, perfectly balancing the luscious fruit intensity that showcases ripe blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notably structured, adding a firm backbone, while the overall impression remains dry, making it an exceptional choice for pairing with rich dishes or savoring on its own. This vintage from 2009 exemplifies the quality and character that Cahors has to offer, inviting wine lovers to indulge in its complexity and elegance.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Blackcurrant

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Grilled Meats, 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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