A superb Malbec from Chateau du Cedre, where almost every vine receives a special attention

Cedre Heritage Malbec Cahors (AC) 2021, 13% ABV

RRP: €19.95. Stockists:  64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny 

almost every vine receives a special attention

Gorgeous fruity aromatics welcome you to this mid to dark ruby wine from the south of France.  It has been produced biodynamically by Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe of Château Du Cèdre, found where the River Lot meanders, meanders a lot, and where I confess

to getting lost among the vineyards (blame it on Susie SatNav).

Importers Le Caveau say the “last few vintages have brought Château du Cedre up amongst the very best wineries of the world”. And that praise seems well deserved when you taste this superb wine, the concentrated fruit flavours delivered in a silky smooth vinous package that excites the taste buds as it pleasurably passes on its way to an equally delightful clean, fresh finalé. 

Very impressive indeed. There is nothing extreme here, all’s restrained, the tannins are close to smooth, and harmony reigns in a silky texture. They have a winning formula but rather than going on auto-pilot after years of doing it, they pay attention to the details of each vintage. Most of the wine is tank aged, with 20% barrel aged (2-year-old barrels) for 16 to 18 months, and that has been nicely judged in this case. It is 95% Malbec with 5% Merlot added. 

Very Highly Recommended.

Numerous “passages” are made in the vineyard to ensure the perfect health, quality, and ripeness of the grapes. All the work is carried out by hand, as no chemicals have been used since 1992. The search for quality is pushed so far that almost every vine receives “a special attention.”