New Malbec Arrivals from Cahors
Two new Malbecs from Cahors have been recently added to our fine wine selection at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: the 2010 Gouleyant malbec and the 2008 Château de Haute-Serre malbec.
The wines are produced by Georges Vigouroux, proprietor of several wine estates in the area, including Château de Haute-Serre and Château de Mercuès.
Georges Vigouroux’s son, Bertrand, runs the G. Vigouroux wineries, driven by his obsession for perfection. Besides producing some of Cahors best wines, Bertrand Vigouroux has established one of France’s best Relais & Châteaux at Château de Mercuès where oenotourism meets the exquisite, black-truffle-inspired local cuisine.
At the time when Georges Vigouroux purchased Château de Haute-Serre in 1970, the estate had been abandoned for nearly 100 years, subsequent to the phylloxera devastation of the late 19 century.
The vineyard of Château de Haute-Serre is a 70-acre single plot of Malbec, planted on the slopes of a hill, the top of which marks the highest elevation of the appellation at 1000 feet.
The 2008 Château de Haute-Serre Malbec exhibits deep-purple color and enticing aromas of black currant, blueberries, black truffle and mocha. The palate is generous, balanced and complex, reinforced by rich spicy oak flavors. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Best enjoyed with grilled red meats and truffle based dishes.
The 2010 Gouleyant Malbec exhibits saturated, ruby red color and aromas and flavors of red berries, black cherry and a touch of spice; medium-bodied, very pleasant on the palate, with fine, ripe tannins and supple texture. Enjoy as aperitif or pair with mixed salads, white and red meats and aged, hard cheeses.
Personal favorite: Gouleyant Malbec with black-truffle-egg-omelet… Bon appétit!!!
Atanas Nechkov, Central Florida Wine Supervisor
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