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Le Calcifere

Cahors 100% Malbec

The Crocus Le Calcifere is a captivating 100 percent Malbec from the historic Cahors region, known for its robust and refined wines. This red wine boasts a rich, deep hue that invites you in with its alluring visual appeal. On the palate, it offers a well-balanced profile, displaying notable structure and firm tannins that create a powerful foundation. The acidity is bright and mouthwatering, enhancing the wine's vibrant character. Fruit intensity is prominent, delivering lush flavors of dark berries, plum, and a hint of blackcurrant that linger pleasantly. The full-bodied texture envelopes your senses, leading to a lingering and satisfying finish. This wine, crafted with precision, exemplifies the esteemed winemaking traditions of Cahors and is a testament to the elegance and complexity Malbec can achieve when nurtured in the right environment. Enjoy this beautifully aged Malbec to experience a taste of the renowned terroir that has garnered acclaim throughout the wine world.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Pairs well with:


Braised Beef, Grilled Meats, 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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