Cahors AOC La Lande Cavagnac – Domaine de la Cause

Production Area
South West, France

Terroir

Limestone soils

Grapes
Malbec 100%

Vinification 

Hand harvested grapes and destemming followed by traditional vinification of the wine and fermented in oak barrels for 12 months

Aging

In oak barrels for 12 months

Colour:

Intense ruby red verging on black

Bouquet:

A full bodied red wine with strong aromas of black fruit, earth and oaky notes

Taste:

A bold, dry red wine, medium acidity and pronounced tannins.  Flavours of blackberries, black forest fruit, cigars, light smoke and earth

Food pairing:

Grills and roasts of red meats, game, stews and mature, aged cheeses

Alcohol:  15% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 10 years