"This wood-aged wine is scented with mint and structured by elegant black fruits. It is a powerful wine in terms of its concentration and richness. Drink from 2026. (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
Features
Estate
Château Lamartine
Cuvée
Expression
Vintage
2019
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
13.5%
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 from
2026
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, red meats, duck, confits, cheeses, dark chocolate...
Château Lamartine
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The demanding quality of the harvest and the precision of the ageing process are perceptible in this cuvée. The nose readily expresses the black fruits and violets typical of the grape variety, as well as the subtle vanilla notes of the wood. Round and persistent, the palate is velvety, with balsamic and licorice notes on the finish.
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. In 2016, Alain Gayraud 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 (guide 2024) 93/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Expression offers a more luxurious extraction and a woodiness that still dominates the 2019, but the purity of the tannin remains in the finish.
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 the fruit.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2022) 93/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This wood-aged wine is scented with mint and structured by elegant black fruits. Powerful in its concentration and richness. Drink from 2026.
Jancis Robinson
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated area (2021 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
Andreas Larsson
Rated area (2022 guide) Recommended
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