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MALBEC 2020 AC Cahors
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer PRIEURÉ DE CÉNAC
Very deep intense purple colour. Complex,gently spicy, ripe, youthful, mullberry-cherry-plum nose with some minerally, licorice-tinged, toasty notes. Dry, medium bodied, nicely structured, ripe, plum-crancherry flavours with a lingering, gently cedary, well balanced, harmonious finish. Perfect with a strip steak au poivre. This 100% Malbec from Cahors was aged for 12 months in concrete and French oak and has 14% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L1 P13 010324 on the lower part of the glass bottle. Better/riper than the recommended best buy 2019 that was released on October 8, 2022 at $21.95. CSPC 12985
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Gle Win
Country France
Region Southwest
Rating ***(90 points)
Ripe, Well Structured, Harmonious
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE18:37:02 This beautifully textured wine comes from vines surrounding a former priory on the plateau above the river Lot. Its density is masked by powerful black fruits and acidity that bring minerality and a smoky character to the wine. Drink from 2026. Cellar Selection. Score - 93. (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, July 1, 2022) Price $ 19.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - July 6, 2024
Cases bought 400 (12 bottles per case)

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