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L'enclos

2011 Cahors Malbec, Merlot

The Croze De Pys L'enclos from the Cahors region tantalizes the palate with its deep, rich red hue, a hallmark of its carefully crafted blend of Malbec and Merlot. This vintage showcases a full-bodied character, perfectly complemented by a vibrant acidity that brings life to each sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring luscious blackcurrant and dark berry notes that harmonize beautifully with subtle hints of earthiness and spice. Tannins are notable yet well-integrated, providing a firm backbone without overpowering the wine's overall elegance. With its well-balanced dryness, this wine elegantly expresses the terroir of Cahors, inviting you to savor its complexity and depth with every tasting.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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