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Château Lamartine - Cahors Tradition 2020

Sud Ouest

Red

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4/5 (4 customers)

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

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92/100

James Suckling

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91/100

RVF

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90/100

Decanter

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90/100

Wine Spectator

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88/100

Wine Enthusiast

powerful
harmonious
ripe fruit
cassoulet

"A good entry into the range

"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

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, game terrine, roast poultry, cheeses...

Château Lamartine

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Cahors

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

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

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 Spectator

Wine rated (guide 2023) 90/100 (Very good wine)

Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

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

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (guide 2023) 16,5/ 20

Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended

Gilbert & Gaillard

Gilbert & Gaillard

Domain rated (2021 guide) Recommended

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Domain Rated Recommended

James Suckling

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

Andreas Larsson

Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended

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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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