{"product_id":"chateau-du-cedre-le-cedre","title":"France: Le Cèdre 2020 - Château du Cèdre, Malbec, Cahors (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: 100% Malbec. 13.5% alcohol. Certified organic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oldest vineyard blocks date back to 1958. Cahors 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; while in this case being much better for the planet. \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 40 year old vines. 24 months ageing in 5,700-litre casks and 500-litre barrels. A rich, structured, yet incredibly graceful Malbec that brims with freshness and finesse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile perhaps not exactly cheap by most people's standards - although do bear in mind that you might routinely pay £41 for a \u003cem\u003emuch\u003c\/em\u003e lower quality bottle in a restaurant - a Bordeaux of this quality would be at least double the price! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor its quality, in a fine wine context, this is a great value wine - indeed all of Château du Cèdre's wines are renowned for their great quality:price ratio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'd pay anything upwards of £90 in a restaurant for this wine, so it makes sense to cook up a steak and drink this legendary wine at home....\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 (as well as the cheaper du Cèdre red in our online shop) 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. The perfect wine to go with a classic steak with mushrooms! \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 \"powerfully juicy and rich...with considerable potential. Organic.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points, Revue des Vins de France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Du_Cedre_Barrels.jpg?v=1780348380\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52139258446171,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Case2-4_2.png?v=1769780172","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/chateau-du-cedre-le-cedre","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}