"The best wine from this estate, this wine shows mint scents from new wood aging, as well as black plum and spice flavors. This powerful wine comes from a single parcel. It is structured and deserves to age. Drink from 2024. (Wine Enthusiast 2021)
Features
Estate
Château Lamartine
Cuvée
Expression
Vintage
2018
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Clay-limestone terraces, 3rd terrace
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Maceration for 40 days with punching of the cap, keeping the lees in suspension for the first 6 months with stirring.
Breeding
24 months in new barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark purple with violet highlights
Nose
Morello cherry and chocolate aromas, with lovely toasted notes
Mouth
A structure that combines power, finesse and elegance
Serve
Decant at 17-19°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, red meats, duck, confits, cheeses, dark chocolate...
Château Lamartine
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
A classic estate in the appellation, producing solid, tannic Cahors at the price of a certain austerity in the basic wines. The cuvée Expression, made from good vines on the third terrace, is exemplary in its consistency.
Decanter
Domain Rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The 24 months of barrel ageing result in elegant notes of cocoa, coffee and toast in the aromatic palette of ripe black fruits (blueberry and crème de cassis). The concentrated palate adopts the theme of blackcurrant and kirsch, its structure ensuring good volume on the finish. Smoothness and smoky accents mark the finish. It would be wise to wait a few more years to fully appreciate the qualities of this cuvée.
About the domain :
Legend has it that the boughs of a hundred-year-old oak tree once sheltered the gallant rendezvous of a beautiful Martine. Since 2016, Alain Gayraud has handed over the reins to his children Lise and Benjamin, who have a wealth of experience abroad, to manage this estate with its ancient origins (1883), located on the edge of the Lot-et-Garonne region. The vineyard covers 37.5 hectares, facing due south. A pillar of the Cahors appellation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
As for Expression, we like to imagine waiting a long time for it: in 2018, the tension of the vintage is more collected but also chiselled, a little authoritative. We love this Malbec, which leaves the palate fresher at the end than at the beginning.
About the domain :
The destiny of the Gayraud family estate is now in the hands of Benjamin and Lise, Alain's children. This classic estate delivers wines that are fair, balanced and true to the image of Cahors. The new generation has brought more energy and modernity to the cuvées, which focus on fruit.
Wine Spectator
Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
The best wine from this estate, with mint aromas due to new wood ageing, as well as black plum and spice flavors. This powerful wine comes from a single parcel. It is structured and deserves to age. Drink from 2024.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Gilbert & Gaillard
Domain rated (2021 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHEL L. Published on 13/06/2024
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME M. Published on 20/03/2024
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