Château de Caux et Sauzens - Malepère 2017

Name: Château de Caux et Sauzens - Malepère 2017
Brand: Château de Caux et Sauzens
Rating: 3.6 (28 reviews)

Malepère|Red wine

Languedoc

Red

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3.6/5 (28 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

"Top value for money"

Last year's "Coup de Coeur", the cuvée sparkles again in 2017 with a star. A little more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (40%), in support of the Merlot, marks the nose with minty nuances that refresh an obviously ripe fruit. The palate confirms this with its warm scents of macerated fruit nuanced with woody notes, but offers a counterpoint of dashing tannins that provide just the right amount of nerve. A sunny wine with plenty of staying power. "(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)

Features

Estate

Château de Caux et Sauzens

Vintage

2017

Designation

Malepère

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Clay-limestone with rolled pebbles

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Traditional, long maceration at controlled temperatures

Breeding

In oak barrels for 12 months, blended before bottling

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark red with purple highlights

Nose

Powerful, slightly jammy red fruit, with notes of spice, licorice and eucalyptus.

Mouth

Round and structured, good volume and aromatic persistence

Serve

At 16 to 20°C

Open

Decant 1/2 h before use

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairing

Roast or grilled beef, pork and free-range poultry

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

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About the wine:

A favorite last year, the cuvée sparkles again in 2017 with a star. A little more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (40%), in support of the Merlot, marks the nose with minty nuances that refresh an obviously ripe fruit. The palate confirms this with its warm scents of macerated fruit nuanced with woody notes, but offers a counterpoint of dashing tannins that provide just the right amount of nerve. A sunny wine with plenty of staying power.

About the domain :

Situated 5 km from Carcassonne on the banks of the Canal du Midi, this is one of the oldest winegrowing estates in the Malepère region, dating back to the 13th century and the Roger Cahuzac de Caux family, and the vineyard to the 16th century. Acquired in 1871 by the ancestors of the current owners, an old Malepère family, the estate began to flourish around 1900. Its recent revival is linked to the rehabilitation of the winery in 2015 by the Boyer family, who took over the reins of the estate (70 ha, including 55 ha of vines).

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

on 28 reviews

Note and review by M. PATRICE P. Published on 23/04/2020

Merlot and Cabernet (especially Franc) in this Malepère PDO located in the Languedoc region (here 5 km west of Carcassonne). Bordeaux grape varieties, aged in oak barrels! How original! This gives a lot of roundness (sunshine), as well as freshness. A great discovery! 16-17/20. A fine terroir wine!