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Renaissance

2008 Cahors 100% Malbec

Chateau De Gaudou Renaissance, a remarkable 2008 vintage, showcases the quintessential character of Cahors with its 100% Malbec composition. This red wine presents a deep, vibrant hue that hints at the intensity to come. With a medium body, it offers a pleasing balance that makes it versatile for food pairings. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the overall freshness and uplift of the wine. Rich notes of dark fruits like blackberry and plum are prominent, alongside hints of spice and earthiness that reflect the terroir of the region. The tannins are firm yet velvety, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. This wine is dry, making it a fantastic choice for those who appreciate a finely crafted Malbec that speaks to its origins with confidence and depth.

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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