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Prestige
2005 |
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The French malbec is expansive and round whereas Argentina produces a "grassy" one. These aromas are gorgeous! Layered fruit, coffee and spice. Cahors has long enjoyed the reputation for producing deeply aromatic, substantial red wines. Located on the Lot river in the heart of France, this is an enchanting part of the world. This little known appelation produces a similarly enchanting wine. The limestone character of the soil accounts for the outstanding quality of this wine. True to the reputation of Cahors, this red wine is dark, tannic, and long-lived but, due to the iron in the soil, the wine remains soft and low in acid with a delightful fruitiness.
Cepages: 90% Malbec, 10 % Merlot
About the Producer: The winemakers here, a wife who represents the 4th generation on this vineyard and a husband who comes from Tahiti, produce a wine that reflects their backgrounds. You can see the family finishing the 2009 harvest in the attached video: www.youtube.com/paristntv#p/a/u/1/mxCp_5hbGk4
Tasting Notes: In the glass, the 2005 is intensely ruby red - almost black - with purplish highlights. The nose is spicy with roasted coffee bean and black fruit aromas, intriguing. Its flavors are expressive and long, well-structured and full of black fruits. A powerful attack with a mid palate that is fleshy with plenty of personality; moving to a well-structured finish with balanced tannins.
Recommended Food Pairings: This is a deep, luxurious wine; think of foods that require a counter point. Beef and Lamb, Venison, Cheese, Duck confit whether the meats are simple roasted or grilled, or served with sauces.
Awards: The 2004 Cuvee Prestige was awarded a silver medal in the 2009 International Wine Challenge edition. |
