La Caminade

Cahors Malbec, Merlot

Chateau La Caminade La Caminade is an exquisite blend of Malbec and Merlot that beautifully showcases the robust character of the Cahors region. This enticing red wine offers a full-bodied experience, with a mouthwatering acidity that perfectly balances the intensity of its vibrant fruit flavors. The notes of dark berries and plums are accompanied by subtle undertones of earthiness, creating a harmonious profile that is both inviting and complex. Tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's depth and richness. With just a hint of dryness, this exceptional wine is sure to delight and enhance any dining experience, making it a perfect companion for hearty dishes.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Earth

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 Meats, 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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