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Cahors is an appellation in the southwest of France. The main grape variety used is Malbec, with up to 30 percent of Merlot and Tannat permitted. The region has a long history; it was once known as the “black wine” of Lot because of its inky color. After a period of decline,there has been a resurgence of interest in Cahors due to Malbec’s popularity in Argentina. Because they are comparatively unknown and often very good, these wines represent great value. Some are capable of very long aging.
– Description from juliabutareva

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Château du Cèdre Cahors (2008)

Winery: Château du Cèdre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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duncan 906

I bought this bottle of wine from the website www.bidforwine.co.uk/auctions/show/32646 for a mere £5.50..Cahors is an AOC for malbec based wines from the area around the town of that name in south-west France. about 60 miles north of Toulouse and Chate...

Château de Haute-Serre Malbec Blend Cahors (2002)

Winery: Château de Haute-Serre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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jasonkauf

Very luscious. Got a load of plum. Full mouth feel. Super yummy.

Château de Haute-Serre Malbec Blend Cahors (2002)

Winery: Château de Haute-Serre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

There's a lot of age on the nose. Good acids in the mouth and nice fruits (plums and bitter cherries), its a touch tart on the finish, and has a really leathery component. Not bad for the price.

Château Lamartine Red Bordeaux Blend Bordeaux Supérieur (2004)

Winery: Château Lamartine
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines
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Philip

Bright, mineral burgundy with some tropical fruits in the nose. Good minerality in the mouth. Finish of fruits with a touch of oak.Good acidic attack.

Château du Cèdre Cahors Héritage (2003)

Winery: Château du Cèdre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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penguinoid

Nose: Blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedary oak, earthy, black pepper, spice. Quite rich, almost jammy. Palate: Blackberry jam, plum, dark cherry, cedary oak. Firm, oaky drying, dusty tannins. Quite rich and earthy. Moderately long on the palate. Afte...

Chateau Lagrezette Zette (2003)

Winery: Domaine Lagrezette
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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cookypuss1

The "ZETTE" is Chateau Lagrezette's "cheap" wine. Sure doesn't taste like it, though! The 2003 is young still for drinking - decant this if you will be drinking now. At ~$11, this is a SCREAMING deal from France. A truly wonderful medium-bodied win...

Domaine Vigouroux Gouleyant Malbec Cahors (2005)

Winery: Domaine Vigouroux
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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Betsey

nice tannins and red fruit.

Château de Gaudou Cuvée Renaissance Cahors (2009)

Winery: Château de Gaudou
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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jamessulis

A blend of Malbec, Merlot and Tannat grapes. from southwest France, the Cahors region has a reputation for its "black wines". This wine is the most complex I have ever had. It needs breathing or decanting to release it's full potential. Dark purple alm...

Château la Coustarelle Cahors Grande Cuvée Prestige (2004)

Winery: Château la Coustarelle
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec , Tannat
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Loads of pleasantly sour ripe dark cherry and some berry fruit with a hint of apple.. Nose of spicy bush and a strong, cooling sour cherry nose. Drying tannins. Finish of fruit and tannin. Good value at price tested, south of $13.

Pigmentum Malbec (2010)

Winery: Georges Vigouroux
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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Matthew Hugh Walker

A great summer sipper, lots of raspberry and a touch of flowers on the nose, big strawberry and raspberry flavor with lots of bright acidity. Great value!

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Château de Gaudou Cahors Cuvée Tradition
Winery: Château de Gaudou
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Guinness Stew

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Clos La Coutale Malbec Blend Cahors
Winery: Clos La Coutale
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Poor Man's Cassoulet

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Chateau Lagrezette Zette
Winery: Domaine Lagrezette
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Baked Meatballs

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Château de Haute-Serre Malbec Blend Cahors
Winery: Château de Haute-Serre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Gyro Jalapeño Poppers

Inspired by the flavors of the classic Greek sandwich. This recipe was featured as part of our Jalapeño Popper Recipes photo gallery. Inspired by the flavors of the classic Greek sandwich. Read more »

Pigmentum Malbec
Winery: Georges Vigouroux
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Eggplant

Basic grilled eggplant is a simple side dish that lets the vegetable's flavor shine through. To dress things up a bit, try grilled eggplant topped with Toasted-Breadcrumb Salsa Verde; Olive, Orange... Read more »

Clos la Coutale Malbec Blend Cahors
Winery: Clos La Coutale
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Southwestern Braised Lamb Shanks

Cranberries and chipotle chiles in adobo sauce impart a tangy-sweet and smoky flavor to these succulent braised lamb shanks. Like most braised meats, the shanks improve with reheating. Read more »

Château de Gaudou Cuvée Renaissance Cahors
Winery: Château de Gaudou
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Coconut Goat Curry Recipe

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Domaine Labrande Cahors
Winery: Domaine Labrande
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Eggplant with Toasted-Breadcrumb Salsa Verde

This topping is also delicious on grilled meat or fish. Read more »

Château du Cèdre Malbec Cahors Cèdre Heritage
Winery: Château du Cèdre
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

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Clos la Coutale Malbec Blend Cahors
Winery: Clos La Coutale
Region: France » South West France » Garonne » Cahors
Type: Table Wines

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Ginger and Five-Spice

These Asian-inspired lamb shanks are wrapped and baked in individual foil packets, then placed atop bowls of steamed rice. Serve with stir-fried bok choy or other Chinese greens. What to drink: Asi... Read more »

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Cahors on Snooth

  • J.P. Chenet Cahors Malbec 2009

    May 2013

    J.P. Chenet Cahors Malbec 2009

    Snoothrank:

    My Rating 88: Nice strong firm body with fine tannins. Nose is long and balanced with fruity notes. Good value Malbec from unusually location. Read More

    Wine review by Wolle


  • Malbec Chateau Laur Cahors France Cahors 2007

    April 2013

    Malbec Chateau Laur Cahors France Cahors 2007

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by Aliciancook


  • Pigmentum Malbec 2011

    April 2013

    Pigmentum Malbec 2011

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by lesliecheney


  • Clos la Coutale Malbec Blend Cahors NV

    April 2013

    Clos la Coutale Malbec Blend Cahors NV

    Snoothrank:

    Surprisingly great wine. Butter, spice and a gym sock is the best way to describe this one. Very drinkable without food. Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Gouleyant Georges Vigouroux Cahors Malbec 2011

    March 2013

    Gouleyant Georges Vigouroux Cahors Malbec 2011

    Snoothrank:

    I was surprised it was a Malbec. Not acidic - medium bodied. Read More

    Wine review by ps


  • Château de Haute-Serre Malbec Blend Cahors 2008

    March 2013

    Château de Haute-Serre Malbec Blend Cahors 2008

    Snoothrank:

    Good representation of Malbec for the price. Read More

    Wine review by jshimkin


  • Château du Cèdre Cahors 2008

    February 2013

    Château du Cèdre Cahors 2008

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by ptinmark


  • Château du Cèdre Cahors 2008

    February 2013

    Château du Cèdre Cahors 2008

    Snoothrank:

    I bought this bottle of wine from the website ... for a mere £5.50..Cahors is an AOC for malbec based wines from the area around the town of that name in south-west France. about 60 miles north of Toulouse and Chateau du Cedre [ www.chateauducedre.com is regarded as one of the top pro0ducers.It is now owned and run by the brothers Pascal and ... Read More

    Wine review by duncan 906


  • Cahors les Cotes d'Olt 2009

    January 2013

    Cahors les Cotes d'Olt 2009

    Snoothrank:

    deep cherry on the nose...medium bodied silky tannins with nice fruit flavor. Read More

    Wine review by mikespeer


  • Lionel Osmin Cahors Malbec 2009

    January 2013

    Lionel Osmin Cahors Malbec 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Color is a subtle mix of red and black with purple tints; nose is dominated by ...aCahors2005.pdfwww.osmin.fr/index.php?lang=e Read More

    Wine review by La Vie en Vin


  • Dec 16, 2009

    There are about 60000 hectares in the Cahors AOC region. I live near Cahors and can thoroughly recommend the original Malbec wines. Try, if you can find it, Chateau Chambert, my tip to be the finest wine in the area within the next 5 years. Stéphane Derenoncourt from Bordeaux is advising this chateau at the moment. The owner has/had a successfu...

    Comment by 328565John masdeflory 328565 John masdeflory


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