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Calicôt 2016, Le clos du Chêne, IGP Côtes du Lot
The opinion of the sommelier
Cahors is the birthplace of Malbec and still produces the purest wines from this now widely known grape variety. Not far from Cahors, Calicôt comes from vineyards growing along the bank of the Lot, a humid terroir that gives fruitier wines with the extra freshness that makes it easy to drink and to appreciate at any time.
Grape variety
Malbec, the most famous grape variety of the region, blooms on the gravelly and sandy soils of the Southwest. It as well likes large temperature gaps between day and night, a phenomenon that it also found in the Andes in Argentina where it became the main black grape variety. Blended with other grape varieties, it brings to the wine its structure, its complexity, and a ripe fruitiness.
Appearance
A beautiful purplish dress with thick tears..
Nose
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of red and black fruits, spices and vegetals.
Mouth
Pleasent and fresh mouth.
Service
Service between16°C et 18° open just before serving. until 2020.
Food and wine pairings
Seared and deglazed duck gizzard with raspberry vinegar
Roasted rabbit and chasseur sauce
Rocamadour
Chocolate pies
A winemaker, a family
We are very proud to present this wine from the Domaine Clos du Chêne, a family estate now ma-naged by Valérie, daughter of Marie-Françoise and Jean-Paul, who leads a sustainable viticulture that respects the environment. Experts of Malbec, they produce Cahors wines as well as alternative Malbec like Calicôt which allow them to elaborate all styles of Malbec wines./p>
Terroir
Fully replanted in the 70s, the vines are now old enough to express all the fullness of the clay-limestone soil. Concerned with the environment, the winemaker Valérie Roussille implemented reasoned viticulture techniques. On each plot, yields are adapted and controlled to obtain perfectly ripe and healthy grapes.
My VitiBox, April. 2018 / bouteille
Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles. Delivery within 7 days.
Calicôt comes from vineyards growing along the bank of the Lot, a humid terroir that gives fruitier wines with the extra freshness that makes it easy to drink and to appreciate at any time.
£9.63 Public price £8.20 Subscribers' price -
Les Trois Côtes 2016, Côtes de Bourg
The opinion of the sommelier
I have the pleasure to share with you a Côtes de Bourg wine as I love them ! On the right bank of Bordeaux, this appellation gives birth to beautiful structured red wines. The nose is deliciously influenced by Merlot : red and black fruits, enhanced by subtle flavours of pepper and even cocoa ! In the mouth, the richness of its structure matches perfectly with the delicacy of its freshness.
Grape variety
Merlot is the most widespread grape variety in Bordeaux and is also the favourite grapes of blackbirds named “merle”. This bird, as dark as the bay, has even given its name to the grape because merlot means 'merle’ in the local dialect. Merlot produces round, smooth wines with delicious aromas of red and black fruits.
Appearance
A beautiful garnet dress with viscous tears..
Nose
The nose is deliciously influenced by Merlot : red and black fruits, enhanced by subtle flavours of pepper and even cocoa !
Mouth
In the mouth, the richness of its structure matches perfectly with the delicacy of its freshness.
Service
Service 18°C; open one hour before serving. until 2020.
Food and wine pairings
Zucchini flan
Veal stew
Comté
Rice pudding with strawberry coulisA winemaker, a family
As a child, it was not uncommon to see Philippe Modat running in the middle of the family vineyard. He took part in his first harvest at age 20 while still studying law in Bordeaux. Then he went to meet the best winemakers in France and abroad to learn the trade before returning to the vineyard estate to share his passion./p>
Terroir
Maison de Luze was created in 1820 by Baron Alfred de Luze, a visionary man and fine negotiator, who took part in the conquest of the world by the wines of Bordeaux. Today known as Grands Vins de Gironde, this institution is one of those big Bordeaux wine mer-chants that have built a century-old know-how and who contribute to the success of the wines of the region.
My VitiBox, April. 2018 / bouteille
Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles. Delivery within 7 days.
The nose is deliciously influenced by Merlot : red and black fruits, enhanced by subtle flavours of pepper and even cocoa !
£10.23 Public price £8.70 Subscribers' price -
Château de Chambert 2012, Rigal, Cahors
The opinion of the sommelier
Château de Chambert is one of those famous estates that has a strong positive impact on the reputation of their appellation. One of the reasons why it’s famous is because the soil never got a drop of chemical. It has been given up for a few decades and then immediately grown in biodynamics. The 2012 vintage has improved with age : the wine is powerful and velvety in the mouth with a very beautiful dense and fleshy structure.
Grape variety
Malbec is the historical grape of Cahors. It brings to the appellation its tannic and powerful character, its aromas of plum and tobacco and has a good capacity for ageing. Its name of Black Wine abroad comes from its deep and very dark colour.
Appearance
A beautiful garnet dress with viscous tears..
Nose
An expressive and pleasant nose to the aromas of black fruits, vegetal, spices, empyreumatic and animal.
Mouth
The wine is powerful and velvety in the mouth with a very beautiful dense and fleshy structure.
Service
Service between17°C et 19° open two hours before serving. until 2021.
Food and wine pairings
Sansonnet terrine with chestnuts
Slow cooked venison
Roquefort cheese and raisin bread
Chocolate fondant cake with a fig coulisA winemaker, a family
Philippe Lejeune, owner of the vineyard, has chosen a fully organic and biodynamic approach, and preserves biodiversity of the vineyard by planting other crops and raising cows and black pigs. Accompanied by Stéphane Derenoncourt, a famous oenologist from Bordeaux, they produce terroir wines with remarkable finesse./p>
Terroir
Château de Chambert enjoys a very particular soil of limestone and red clay. Limestone brings moisture and minerals to the vine. The red clay, which colour is the result of a high concentration of iron in the ground, gives the wine its power and aromas of spicy black fruits.
My VitiBox, April. 2018 / bouteille
Sold by cases of 3 or 6 bottles. Delivery within 7 days.
The 2012 vintage has improved with age : the wine is powerful and velvety in the mouth with a very beautiful dense and fleshy structure.
£19.23 Public price £16.35 Subscribers' price
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