"Intense dark purple color. The nose is pure and young, with aromas of violet, blackberry, blackcurrant and licorice, all supported by light oak. The palate is dense and concentrated, still young but with well-polished tannins, fine oak integration and a lively freshness balancing density, dark berry flavors with sweet spice and licorice leading to a long, powerful finish." (Andreas Larsson). Impressive!
Features
Estate
Clos Triguedina
Vintage
2018
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
85% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 5% Tannat
Terroirs
Clayey-siliceous and clayey-limestone soil, on semi-slopes on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th terraces of the Lot.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby with purplish highlights
Nose
Intense, with notes of black and red fruits, enhanced by a hint of menthol and licorice.
Mouth
Concentrated and complex, rich and long, ripe and supple tannins, good balance.
Serve
AT 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
An excellent accompaniment to foie gras, charcuterie and grilled red meats or red meats in sauce...
Clos Triguedina
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Jean-Luc Baldès continues the family saga of this historic Cahors estate. Most of the 65 hectares are located on the third terraces of Vire, on the banks of the Lot. The rest is on the causse and its whiter soils. While the intelligent selection of plots reflects the estate's heritage, the prince-probus blend gives an accurate idea of the modern, colorful and juicy Cahors. An essential address.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2021) 88/100
Rated domain (2022 guide) City
About the wine:
A classic Malbec concentrate with a fine, powdery structure, racy contours and tannins refreshed by the vintage.
About the domain :
Jean-Luc Baldès was a standard-bearer for Cahors Malbec, striving to express the full potential of his vineyards on the second, third and fourth terraces of the Lot. A guardian of the vineyard's history, the "black wine" and cuvée Probus were for a time Cahors' best-known wines. Today, the estate is focusing on wine tourism and trying to produce more modern cuvées, without really succeeding. We are therefore removing the star this year.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 91/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This estate wine has the structure and richness of the Triguedina vineyard. Tannins are richly balanced by black fruit, while licorice gives a hint of bitterness that will soften. Drink from 2022.
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Rated 94/100
Area rated Recommended
About the wine:
Intense dark purple color. The nose is pure and youthful, with aromas of violet, blackberry, blackcurrant and licorice, all supported by a light oakiness. The palate is dense and concentrated, still young but with well-polished tannins, fine oak integration and a lively freshness balancing density, dark berry flavors with sweet spice and licorice leading to a long, powerful finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN MARIE L. Published on 02/08/2023
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Note and review by M. HERMANN W. Published on 30/05/2023
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Note and review by M. ROBERT M. Published on 10/05/2023
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE B. Published on 28/04/2022
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