Chateau de Chambert Grand Vin, Cahors 2014
France, South West France
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£53.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A superb 100% old-vine, biodynamic Malbec which is among the best wines in th south western appelation of Cahors.
The lowdown:
Historically the Cahors wine region, up river from Bordeaux, has always been in the shadow of its illustrious neighbour producing good, honest wines but without the prestige of Claret. However, this from Château de Chambert - their top cuvée - is one that easily bears comparison to some of Bordeaux's best. It's 100% Malbec, the signature grape of Cahors, from their oldest vineyards and is a good representaiton of the the region's best terroir. Fermentation takes place naturally using the yeasts living on the grape skins after which time it spends 14 months in 50% new oak barrels. Full of dense, ripe red fruits, violets, spices, softly smoky notes and silky round tannins this is a generous and rich wine with a powerful structure accompanied by elegant acidity. Full bodied, yet very elegant it's satisfyingly long at the finish.
The Producer:
Château de Chambert lies a few kilometres to the west of Cahors, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Owned and run by Philippe Lejeune since 2007, with the additional support of consultant winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt, this estate has made quite a name for itself. Initially gaining organic certification in 2012 followed by Biodynamic certification in 2015, it's the largest organic and biodynamic estate in Cahors. Planted with 80% Malbec, 17% Merlot and 3% Chardonnay, the vines are located high up on the limestone 'causse', or plateau, regarded as the best part of the Cahors appellation. The limestone gives freshness and balance to the wines, while the red iron-oxide that cuts through the soils adds colour, richness and a powerful intensity.
When to drink:
A concentrated and complex wine that's got great longevity. Rich, red meat and game dishes are the sort of thing to eat with this.
Suitable for Vegans, Biodynamic
A superb 100% old-vine, biodynamic Malbec which is among the best wines in th south western appelation of Cahors.
The lowdown:
Historically the Cahors wine region, up river from Bordeaux, has always been in the shadow of its illustrious neighbour producing good, honest wines but without the prestige of Claret. However, this from Château de Chambert - their top cuvée - is one that easily bears comparison to some of Bordeaux's best. It's 100% Malbec, the signature grape of Cahors, from their oldest vineyards and is a good representaiton of the the region's best terroir. Fermentation takes place naturally using the yeasts living on the grape skins after which time it spends 14 months in 50% new oak barrels. Full of dense, ripe red fruits, violets, spices, softly smoky notes and silky round tannins this is a generous and rich wine with a powerful structure accompanied by elegant acidity. Full bodied, yet very elegant it's satisfyingly long at the finish.
The Producer:
Château de Chambert lies a few kilometres to the west of Cahors, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Owned and run by Philippe Lejeune since 2007, with the additional support of consultant winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt, this estate has made quite a name for itself. Initially gaining organic certification in 2012 followed by Biodynamic certification in 2015, it's the largest organic and biodynamic estate in Cahors. Planted with 80% Malbec, 17% Merlot and 3% Chardonnay, the vines are located high up on the limestone 'causse', or plateau, regarded as the best part of the Cahors appellation. The limestone gives freshness and balance to the wines, while the red iron-oxide that cuts through the soils adds colour, richness and a powerful intensity.
When to drink:
A concentrated and complex wine that's got great longevity. Rich, red meat and game dishes are the sort of thing to eat with this.
Suitable for Vegans, Biodynamic
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | France |
| Region | South West France |
| Grape Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Organic/Biodynamic | Biodynamic |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | CH1Y14RN |
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