Château Lamartine - Cahors Cuvée Particulière 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

A classic property of the appellation, producing robust, tannic Cahors wines, at the expense of a certain austerity in the basic wines. The Expression cuvée, made from the best vines on the third terrace, is of exemplary consistency.

Decanter

Guide Hachette des vins

About wine:

A touch of Tannat (10%) complements the Malbec in this original cuvée, which opens with blackcurrant, violet, and above all spice, with additional mineral notes. The aromas are prolonged by a very fresh, long, harmonious palate with fine, silky tannins.

About the estate:

According to legend, the branches of a hundred-year-old oak tree provided shelter for the romantic trysts of a beautiful woman named Martine. In 2016, Alain Gayraud handed over the reins to his children Lise and Benjamin, who brought with them a wealth of experience gained abroad, to run this estate with ancient origins (1883), located on the edge of the Lot-et-Garonne department. The vineyard covers 37.5 hectares, facing south. A pillar of the Cahors appellation.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

With the Cuvée Particulière, we delve into the flesh of Malbec, supported by a touch of Tannat for a spicy wine with a sculptural touch. We will have to wait for the fruit to settle and for the flowers not far away to burst into the bouquet.

About the estate:

The future of the Gayraud family estate is now in the hands of Alain's children, Benjamin and Lise. This classic estate produces wines that are well-balanced and true to the Cahors style. The new generation brings more energy and modernity to the vintages, which focus on fruitiness.

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

With its dense black fruit and rich tannins, this is a full-bodied, spicy wine. It has a powerful structure that has been developed through more than a year of aging in oak. The wine is concentrated and will be ready to drink from 2025 onwards.

Jancis Robinson

About wine:

This wine could be used for WSET studies: what does (or should) a modern Cahors taste like? Spicy plums, a hint of black tea, a touch of matcha herbs, all deeply nestled in long, dark, velvety, fleshy tannins, drawn out gently like a drawstring. The acidity is at the heart of the wine, imbued with the maturity and intensity of the plum. This wine is exceptionally good because it combines modern accessibility with transparency of fruit and terroir, without losing its essential Cahors character. It is long, balanced, and enjoyable to drink. Well done, Château Lamartine team.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Vinous

James Suckling

About wine:

The nose of wild currant, herbs, earth, bark, and spices extends into a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins. Crisp cherries at the heart and a succulent, silky finish. Drink now or cellar.

Andreas Larsson