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130Malbec

96280(Probus) 1976 (Cahors) AOC 100%

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, 16 – 17C

AOP Cahors

– Lot

Malbec

2025()30C-32C18Allier

: Wine Enthusiast 93/100, La Revue de Vin de France (RVF) 16/20

Limited Released

Officially selected by the Presidential Palace, Ministries, the Senate and the National Assembly, Michelin-starred restaurants.

Made purely from rareancient grapevines of Malbec that are over 130 years old.

Jean BALDES, a passionate wine-grower and constantly in search of worthwhile innovations, installed the first stainless steel vat for Cahors AOC wines in 1976. He doubled the area of the Triguedina estate and turned in particular towards the production of fine wines. Jean-Luc BALDES is now in charge of the estate and has taken the wines to the top level in Cahors. In 1999, he installed a modern cellar with 600 French oak barrels. As a creative winegrower, Jean-Luc BALDES has developed a wide range of wines.

In 96 A.D., the Roman emperor Domitian ordered France’s vines to be grubbed up and cereals to be grown instead. In 280 A.D., after the order was annulled by another emperor, Probus, the vine was planted in the Quercy region once again. It was in tribute to him that Jean, the father of Jean-Luc Balds, created the first cuve of this top-of-the-range Appellation Cahors wine in 1976.

Appellation:
AOP Cahors, Southern France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Soil:
Silicious clay and clay-and-limestone, on the slightly sloping third terraces of the River Lot.

Grape Variety:
Malbec

Harvest:
Grapes picked by hand, with subsequent selection on a sorting table.

Vinification:
Separate vinification. The final selection is made through tasting. Total destalking. Fermentation for 20-25 days or more. Final temperature of 30-32C, thus preserving the authentic character. Running off under heat prior to maturing for 18 months in new oak barrels from the Allier department selected from the best coopers in France. Each barrel is tasted, so that the best oaky wines are blended.

Tasting Notes:
Intense and lively nose with flavors of cassis, plum and subtle oaky aroma. Concentrated but very suave palate with splendid fruit and spice flavours. Complex structure with opulent and velvety tannins. Powerful finish.

Awards: Wine Enthusiast 93/100, La Revue de Vin de France (RVF) 16/20