Château du Cèdre
Château du Cèdre GC
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Château du Cèdre GC is a highly regarded wine produced by Château du Cèdre, a family-owned winery located in the Cahors appellation of southwestern France. The vineyard features old vines that are carefully tended to by hand, resulting in a wine that is rich and complex. The winemaking process is traditional, with a focus on natural fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a deep, dark red with aromas of black fruit, spice, and earth. On the palate, it is full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, elegant finish. Château du Cèdre GC is a must-try for any wine lover looking for a classic expression of Cahors.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This full-bodied, deep garnet colored Château du Cèdre GC is made of 100% Malbec that exhibits a complex bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, cigar box, and cassis aromas.On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, with a hint of spice on the long finish. Rich, ripe tannins and layers of ripe berry fruit flavors linger on the palate. Enjoy this powerful, balanced wine now or cellar it for up to 10 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2055
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Château du Cèdre
Region: South West France
The South West region of France is an important wine zone, encompassing the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées, but excluding Bordeaux. It has a long and varied history, from its days as a British trading partner to its current struggle to gain recognition for its diverse wines.
South West France has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important part of the local culture ever since. In the Middle Ages, the region was known for its fortified wines, and it was a major producer of sweet wines during the Renaissance. Today, South West France is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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