"Vines between 50 and 60 years old for this cuvée, vinified in new, open 500L barrels, with its floral fragrance, deep, sensual, dense palate and a mouthfeel that draws both limestone and clay on a dynamic favored by the absence of sulfur before bottling." (Le Guide RVF 2024). A very fine Cahors for ageing, ideal with a fine game terrine... - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Features
Estate
Château du Cèdre
Cuvée
GC
Vintage
2020
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
50% Tran and 50% Haute terrasse du Mindel limestone scree cones, clayey-siliceous, well-drained, rich in rolled pebbles.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Complete vinification, no oenological inputs, 30-day vatting period
Breeding
30 months in barrels, light sulfiting at bottling
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Very deep black colour
Nose
Blackcurrant, Morello cherry, cocoa, violet
Mouth
Powerful and rich, with a fine tannic structure and a fresh finish of green pepper and lemon zest.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
3 to 4 hours before tasting
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled beef, entrecôte forestière, venison stew, cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, game terrine, roast poultry, black pudding, rocamadour...
Château du Cèdre
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
4-star rated estates (top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaegue lead this estate to the pinnacle of Cahors, thanks to demanding viticulture and precise vinification. The 27 hectares (including 25 hectares of reds) are divided into three islets on two of the appellation's best soil types, notably the famous third terrace. One is clay-limestone, producing wines of great finesse. The other is a soil of pebbles mixed with reddish sand, ideal for more powerful wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
After 30 months in 500L barrels, this cuvée delivers a sustained bouquet of jammy black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), mocha and toast. A marriage of wood and fruit that also irrigates an ample, fleshy, opulent and voluminous palate. Character and potential.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Vines between 50 and 60 years old for this cuvée, vinified in new, open 500L barrels, with its floral fragrance, deep, sensual, dense palate and a mouthfeel that draws on both limestone and clay in a dynamic favored by the absence of sulfur before bottling.
About the domain :
For over fifteen years, the Verhaeghe brothers, Pascal in winemaking and Jean-Marc in the vineyard, and now Pascal's son Jules, have been making Le Cèdre the benchmark of the appellation. It has to be said that they benefit from an exceptional terroir: on the one hand, a cone of particularly stony limestone scree in constant movement, the famous "tran", which produces fine, elegant wines; on the other, a soil of pebbles on ferruginous sands, conferring greater power on the wines. Produced from selected, ideally ripe harvests, the cuvées, always highly colored, achieve a rare level of quality and consistency thanks to their refined tannins and velvety texture. Extra-Libre cuvées feature the entire range of sulfur-free wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Château du Cèdre's finest wine is made from pure Malbec. It's a massive, dense wine, with powerful tannins and black fruit aromas, which successfully balance the acidity. This impressive wine needs time. Drink from 2026. Organic.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100
About the wine:
On the nose, lots of sweet blue plums, blueberries, wet stones, stemmed herbs and delicate spices. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Ample, expansive but concentrated on the finish. Cleverly structured with plenty of fresh, chalky tannins, it shows balance, vibrancy and energy. Tasty, persistent finish, but without heaviness. Made from organically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
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