Cahors is a red produced by Château du Cèdre in Cahors, Southwest France, France. Made from Malbec. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Cahors
Region: Southwest France
Country: France
Grapes: Malbec
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Château du Cèdre's estate Cahors — old-vine Malbec on the Lot's limestone terraces in the domaine's polished style: dark plum and blackberry over violets, graphite and firm, well-drawn tannin. The more approachable sibling to Le Cèdre.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Southwest France, France
Southwest France — known in French as the Sud-Ouest, a loose grouping of scattered wine areas across the southwest of the country, inland and south of Bordeaux, reaching toward the Pyrenees.
Malbec
Malbec is a red grape from southwest France, historically tied to Cahors, but it found worldwide fame after taking root in Argentina, which is now its spiritual home.
More wines
From Château du Cèdre
- Cahors Le Cèdre — Château du Cèdre, Cahors
- Héritage — Château du Cèdre, Cahors
- Le Bonnet du Fou — Château du Cèdre, Cahors
More red wines from Southwest France
- Château Barouillet — Château Barouillet, Pécharmant
- Château Grand Chêne — Les Vignerons du Brulhois, Brulhois
- Château Lagrézette — Château Lagrézette, Cahors
- Les Hauts de Riquets Le Mignon — Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets, Côtes de Duras
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cahors from?
Cahors is produced by Château du Cèdre in Cahors, Southwest France, France.
What grapes are in Cahors?
Cahors is made from Malbec.