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Le Cotagé

2005 Cahors Red Blend

Chateau Cantelauze Le Cotagé is a stunning red blend from the renowned Cahors region, celebrated for its vibrant and rich wines. This vintage, crafted in 2005, showcases an alluring deep red color that invites you to explore its complex character. With a full-bodied structure, it presents a luscious interplay of flavors characterized by prominent fruit intensity, offering delicious notes of dark berries and plums. The acidity is lively, providing a refreshing backbone that balances the wine's opulence, making it both approachable and enticing. Tannins are notably firm, adding depth and the potential for further aging. Overall, this wine delivers an unforgettable experience with its delightful composition, embodying the essence of Cahors while maintaining a remarkably dry finish that leaves the palate craving more.

Tasting notes:


Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

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

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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