{"product_id":"chateau-du-cedre-cahors","title":"France: Château du Cèdre 2022 - Malbec, Cahors (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead Alex's Producer Profile on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/pages\/chateau_du_cedre\"\u003eChâteau du Cèdre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: 100% Malbec. Certified organic. 13% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOldest vineyard blocks date back to 1958. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCahors is 230km south-east of Bordeaux on the river Lot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly important, heroic producer of this region, Château du Cèdre is regarded as the benchmark estate of Cahors, not only credited for raising the region's reputation from the doldrums but also for elevating Malbec to international acclaim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned and run by the Verhaeghe family of Belgian origin, they were determined from their very first vintage of 1973 to focus solely on quality in a region where the wines had a quite frankly horrific reputation for being tannic, rustic, and dirt cheap. Pursuing quality is MUCH harder work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey quickly showed there was another way: complete avoidance of chemical pesticides, striving for quality via meticulous attention to detail in both vineyard and winery, very low yields, seeking out the best areas for new plantings, gentle extraction in the winery, long ageing in large-format oak, minimal new oak, restrained sulphur additions thanks to scrupulous winery hygiene, and constant experimentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 35 year old vines, 18 months ageing in large 5,700-litre casks and 500-litre barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold yet medium-bodied, incredibly graceful, easy-drinking Malbec that brims with freshness and finesse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor its quality, in a fine wine context, this is a great value wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Wine Headaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral people - including myself - who struggle with headaches the day after drinking some reds have told me that this wine doesn't give them a headache at all. I can also vouch for this. Of course this is no guarantee for everyone, but it's a good sign! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-seared steak, roast lamb, duck breast or confit, venison, mushroom dishes, lentils, charcuterie, aged hard cheeses, or earthy vegetable sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"a classic of Cahors.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"balanced, flavourful, with chalky tannins and fresh acidity.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Du_Cedre_Barrels.jpg?v=1780348380\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139262542171,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/ChduCedreCahorsBottle.png?v=1776700696","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/chateau-du-cedre-cahors","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}