A full-bodied, complex cuvée typical of Malbec, with a charming balance between power and freshness, enhanced by a touch of acidity typical of the limestone terroir.
Features
Estate
Château les Croisille
Cuvée
Calcaire
Vintage
2021
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Parcels located on the Luzech limestone plateau between 250 and 300 metres above sea level, a blend of limestone terroirs: Kimmeridgian, marly, etc.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
De-stemming, vinification in small open vats, punching down at the beginning of maceration and light daily pumping over, 25-day vatting at 28°C.
Breeding
15 months in 30 hl tuns
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dense, deep purple hue
Nose
Typical of Malbec with notes of black fruit, flowers and also cherry, blackcurrant, violet, liquorice, hazelnut, cinnamon and a hint of menthol; with age, scents of undergrowth and truffle are revealed.
Mouth
Velvety with controlled power, very fine, dense and fleshy, the original limestone terroir gives this Malbec that touch of acidity which is essential for the balance of the wine in its youth and during cellaring, very fine tannins, present and fine, long finish on notes of liquorice and menthol, concentrated and fine.
Serve
AT 16°C
Open
30min - 1h before tasting
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with duck confit, gizzards, sautéed lamb or duck à l'orange...
Château les Croisille
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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, 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 (guide 2024) 90/100
Noted area (2024 guide) City
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 new winegrowers of Cadurci 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
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ROLAND A. Published on 17/04/2024
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