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Le Lac Aux Cochons

2012 Cahors Malbec

Combel-La-Serre's Le Lac Aux Cochons is a captivating red wine from the renowned Cahors region, known for its deep-rooted Malbec varietals. This 2012 vintage exemplifies the rich and complex character that Cahors wines are celebrated for. On the palate, it displays a full-bodied profile with a lovely balance of vibrant acidity, making it lively and refreshing. The fruit intensity is pronounced, showcasing luscious dark fruit flavors, primarily blackberries and plums, intertwined with subtle notes of cocoa and earthiness. The tannins are notable, providing a structured backbone that enhances the wine's age-worthiness. As a dry wine, it invites new experiences with each sip, making it an excellent companion for hearty dishes or leisurely evenings.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Pairs well with:


Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Chops, BBQ Pork Ribs

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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