Chateau du Cedre, Malbec 2022 Cahors, France

Founded in the late 19th century, Château du Cèdre is a celebrated winery in the Cahors region of southwestern France that has been producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines ever since. The Verhaeghe family has been pioneering this estate since the 1970s, with third-generation Pascal and Jean-Marc converting to organic farming, earning certification in 2012. Château du Cèdre is widely regarded as the leading estate in Cahors.

Tasting Notes

A balanced, dense and flavorful malbec with plums, dried herbs and baking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and fresh acidity. Pulpy and vivid, with a crisp character at the center. Peppery and driven, with a persistent finish. The 2022 Cahors du Cèdre is dark-fruited yet lifted, offering black cherry, dried herbs, graphite, and subtle spice, all carried by firm, chalky tannins that feel architectural rather than aggressive. This visually striking, inky-black wine reveals a medley of blueberry and passion fruit flavors, supported by a spicy backbone and savory notes from the Malbec in a medium to full-bodied wine with firm tannic structure.

Pairs With

Ribeye steak with black pepper crust, prime rib of beef, hearty pasta dishes, duck confit

Ratings

92 pts James Suckling, 92 pts Wine Enthusiast