Nestled in the Lot valley, the Cahors vineyards experienced a real boom when Gascony was attached to England. Barrels could be transported on the Lot to Bordeaux, from where they were shipped to England: this was the success of the "black wine".
In 1720, Cahors lived its golden age and the vineyards reached 40,000 hectares, before phylloxera destroyed them and Cahors wine fell into oblivion shortly after the First World War.
Today, the "black wine" has risen from its ashes under the guidance of talented winemakers, and offers us a bouquet of intense aromas of red fruits, licorice and spices, whose ageing potential promises us many years of pleasure.
- Nose: generous. Notes of coffee and black cherry.
- Palate: silky body with fine tannins. Delicious cherry finish.
Tasting date: October 2023.
OUR OPINION: this Cahors wine is as well-made as ever, elegant and tasty. I've always appreciated Benoît Aymar's work, and the passing years only confirm his talent!
Other available vintages:
- Nose: tasty. Notes of blackcurrant, blueberry, black cherry and coffee.
- Palate: round and silky, nicely fruity.
Tasting date: February 2023.
OUR OPINION: a very fresh and fruity wine. Very pleasant to drink!
- Nose: black cherry, plum, blackberry and a touch of coffee.
- Palate: supple. Round tannins.
Tasting date: January 2022
OUR OPINION: a fresh, digestible and fruity Cahors !
Other available vintages:
The nose is intensely perfumed and juicy. The black fruit aromas dominated by blackcurrant are delicately wrapped into spicy flavors and a nice, well-integrated oak that makes the whole appetizing. Beautiful texture in the palate, the tannins are fine and melt after a few hours. A lot of elegance for this Cahors wine, a nice success!
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