Firmly tannic wine, spiced with acidity, black plum skins, damsons and tight black currants. It is attractively balanced, a real food wine, that will mature well in 3–4 years. AWARDS: Bronze @ Bettane & Desseauve 2019; Recommanded by Decanter.

As an aperitif but also with asparagus, Mediterranean fish dishes, varied salads, prawns à la plancha and other shellfish.

climate

Cahors enjoys a temperate maritime climate, quite warm in summer with regular rainfall (even in the driest months). Towards the end of flowering often influenced by southern Mediterranean winds which promote the ripening of the grapes. Fairly mild winters.

soil

Sandy soil with a little clay and limestone that lie in the plain near the Lot. Ideal for smooth, fruity wines.

vinification

Strict selection before and after the harvest. Classic fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel vats. No malolactic fermentation. After a short maturation follows the bottling.