Plot 7.9

2014 Cahors Malbec

Inspiration Plot 7.9 is a captivating Malbec from the renowned Cahors region, showcasing a deep red hue that hints at its richness. This 2014 vintage displays full-bodied characteristics, enveloping the palate with plush, ripe fruit flavors that are both pronounced and enticing. The wine features firm tannins that provide a sturdy backbone, balancing the luscious fruit intensity beautifully. With high acidity, it delivers a lively, mouthwatering finish that enhances its overall freshness. Enjoy this structured and well-crafted wine alongside hearty dishes, where it truly shines as a companion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Leather

Pairs well with:

Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Beef Bourguignon, Lamb Chops

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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