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Solis

2004 Cahors Red Blend

Matthieu Cosse Solis from the Cahors region is a captivating red blend that truly embodies the character of its terroir. This wine displays a deep, ruby red color, inviting you to explore its complex aromas. With a full-bodied structure, it offers a robust mouthfeel balanced by bright acidity, making it feel lively on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing notes of dark berries and ripe plums intertwined with hints of spice and earthy undertones, a signature of the varietals used. The tannins are firm yet approachable, providing a solid backbone that enhances the wine's elegant profile. Interestingly, this 2004 vintage is crafted in a dry style, allowing the natural fruit flavors to shine without overt sweetness. Overall, Matthieu Cosse Solis is a sophisticated choice for those seeking a deeply expressive wine from this esteemed region.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

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:


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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