Cuvée des Chênes is a red produced by Château la Soujeole in Malepère, Languedoc, France. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and 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: Malepère
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
The barrel-aged top cuvée of Château de la Soujeole in the small AOP Malepère near Carcassonne, the most Atlantic-influenced corner of the Languedoc. The estate has been owned by Gérard Bertrand since 2012 and is farmed biodynamically. The blend is Bordeaux-style: mostly Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and a little Malbec. Fermentation finishes in oak, followed by about 18 months in barrel. It is full and structured, with blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, cedar, toast and vanilla. Serve it with cassoulet, duck or lamb.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Languedoc, France
Languedoc is a vast wine region sweeping along France's Mediterranean coast in the south, from the Rhône delta toward the Spanish border.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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
More red wines from Languedoc
- Cigalus Rouge — Gérard Bertrand, Aude Hauterive
- Anne de Joyeuse Malbec Original — Cave Anne de Joyeuse, Pays d'Oc
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot — La Capelude, Pays d'Oc
- Cépage Merlot — Rodrigues & Zele, Pays d'Oc
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cuvée des Chênes from?
Cuvée des Chênes is produced by Château la Soujeole in Malepère, Languedoc, France.
What grapes are in Cuvée des Chênes?
Cuvée des Chênes is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.