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Le Vassal de Mercuès

2009 Cahors Malbec

Le Vassal de Mercuès is a captivating red wine hailing from the revered Cahors region, known for producing exceptional Malbec. This 2009 vintage showcases a full-bodied profile, complemented by high acidity that invigorates the palate. The wine presents a beautifully pronounced fruit intensity, with rich notes of dark fruit like blackberry and plum, layered with hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notable, providing a firm structure that enhances its aging potential while offering a satisfying mouthfeel. This wine is bone dry, making it a perfect match for savory dishes or hearty pairings, ideal for those who appreciate a robust and complex wine experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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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