Château le Castellas Cahors “Tradition”
PRODUCER
COUNTRY
France
WINE TYPE
Red
APPELLATION
Cahors
VARIETY
Malbec
AGE OF VINES
25 years
FARMING
lutte raisonnée
SOIL
Argile-calcareous
ALTITUDE
350 ft.
FERMENTATION
Cold pre-fermentation 2 days at 8 ° to extract as much of the fruity aromas of the berries as possible
AGING
Aging in foudre 30% and in concrete tank 70%
DESCRIPTION
Château le Castellas is a 200 year old family winery located 17 miles from Cahors. They harvest 30 hectares of vineyards on a rocky plateau of clay and limestone. The Roucanniers family is commited to natural farming without the use of pesticides or chemicals, the same way their family has done last 200 years. This wine comes from 25 year old vineyards. The grapes are hand harvested, and wine is aged 30% in barrel and 70% in concrete. A benchmark Cahors which is supple and fruity with fine tannins.
80% Malbec, 20% Merlot
This traditional Cahors is a rustic treasure. The nose is redolent of plums, herbs, lavender and stone. It is a rich blue-purple hue, with some iridescence. On the palate, a firm grip of fruit is wrapped within chunky tannin, with plenty of acid to keep it refreshing. The Merlot serves to round out the mouthfeel, and finishes clean but strong. Food pairings include grilled and roasted meats; beef, game, lamb etc. Hard or blue-veined cheeses with berries also a fine option. Extraordinary value. Drink within two years.