"Nose of black cherries, chocolate, pebbles and spices. Medium-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. Juicy in the center, yet structured around the edges with a good dose of tannin that extends to the savory finish. 90% Malbec and 10% Merlot. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Château Lamartine
Cuvée
Tradition
Vintage
2020
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
90% Malbec, 10% Merlot
Terroirs
Predominantly clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional, 22-day maceration
Breeding
20 months in cement vats (60%), oak barrels and foudres (40%)
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark garnet-red colour
Nose
With a high concentration of red fruits
Mouth
Aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, undergrowth, good astringency.
Serve
Decant at 17-19°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, game terrine, roast poultry, cheeses...
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
Lovely, classic blackcurrant nose with hints of spice and saline. The wine is well made, very solid, with firm tannins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
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 (2024 guide) 91/100
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:
The fruit of Château 2020 confirms that this is the modern Cahors, graceful yet full-bodied, with the added freshness that is the guiding principle of all the estate's cuvées...
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
Wine rated (guide 2023) 90/100 (Very good wine)
Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 88/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This supple, velvety wine is rich in black fruits that have been softened by wood ageing and delicate maceration of the grapes. The wine is full-bodied and generous, and will be ready to drink from 2024.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16,5/ 20
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Gilbert & Gaillard
Domain rated (2021 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Domain Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Nose of black cherries, chocolate, pebbles and spices. Medium-bodied, with fine, firm tannins. Juicy in the middle, yet structured at the edges, with a good dose of tannin that extends to the savory finish. 90% Malbec and 10% Merlot. For drinking or cellaring.
Andreas Larsson
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 07/05/2024
An entry-level Cahors with a classic, rather sappy style. Candied fruit and, above all, spicy notes, with the patina of long ageing and firm, young tannins, form a coherent whole with a rich body and a slightly acidic, long frame. The lingering energy is marked by bitterness. The wine could become fuller and rounder with time. The fact remains that, despite its low price, "Tradition" didn't leave me with an unforgettable memory, unlike the less austere, more consensual "Tandem". It's a perfect match for traditional, everyday cooking, such as duck sausages browned in a bbq. Rating = 3.6.
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Note and review by Mme JANINE R. Published on 10/10/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 02/06/2024
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Note and review by M. JEREMY L. Published on 02/05/2024
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