"A Malbec civilized by meticulous ageing and full ripeness of the grapes in this sunny vintage. Very promising" (La Revue des Vins de France - February 2019) Great tannic finesse, for this more traditional cuvée reviewed and corrected to perfection by the Croisille family with great potential. An exceptional Cahors!
Features
Estate
Château les Croisille
Cuvée
Divin
Vintage
2015
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
The 3 best plots on the estate: siliceous red clay / Kimmeridgian limestone / Siderolithic limestone
Viticulture
Grassing in the row, mechanical work under the row. Simple Guillot pruning, early bud removal, manual leaf thinning, manual thinning. Cultivation according to organic farming principles.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
De-stemming, vinification in small open vats, punching down at the beginning of maceration and light punching down, daily pumping over, vatting for 30 days at 28°C.
Breeding
24 months. 70% 500-litre barrels, 30% 225-litre barrels.
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark ruby, almost black
Nose
Deep aromas of red and black fruits and delicious spices herald a smooth, supple palate.
Mouth
A complex, full-bodied palate that perfectly expresses the Malbec blend from the estate's 3 finest plots. Great tannic finesse
Serve
17°C
Open
1 hour before tasting
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2025
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies game, red meat, duck stew, roast venison and cassoulet.
Château les Croisille
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domain rated (2021 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Well surrounded, Germain Croisille expresses the revival of Cahors, with a modern approach in which the use of new wood has been abandoned. The wines, certified organic, have progressed in finesse, accessibility, depth and terroir expression. Today, the level reached is remarkable, in a fresh and salient style. Superb success this year, everything is good and of unrivalled purity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Number 628 - February 2019) (Very good wine)
Rated Domaine (2024 guide) Quoted
About the wine:
A Malbec civilized by meticulous ageing and full ripeness of the grapes in this sunny vintage. Very promising
About the domain :
The appellation has witnessed the arrival of a new generation of Malbec enthusiasts. Without denying the great Cahors wines of yesteryear, which age unashamedly, the neo-Vignerons Cadurciens handle the grape in such a way that it offers a sensation of exacerbated florality. Germain Croisille, who converted the estate created by his parents, has mastered the technique to the point of producing cuvées of rare subtlety, while remaining true to the canons of causse malbec. The subtle extraction and depth of maturity are the hallmarks of wines that can be drunk now and aged well into the future.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Vintage 2014)
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This wine is a selection of the estate's three best parcels. As such, it is the quintessential Malbec from the limestone soil of the plateau above Cahors. It is rich yet structured, with firm tannins. Low yields and organic grapes give concentration and purity. Drink from 2021.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. REMI M. Published on 14/06/2021
I couldn't resist opening one early: beautiful, intense juice, full and fleshy. Magnificent. Divine!
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS D. Published on 30/05/2019
Very present wood, probably too early to appreciate this wine.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE J. Published on 19/02/2023
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Note and review by M. GORAN G. Published on 20/10/2019
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Note and review by M. REMI L. Published on 18/04/2019
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