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the Cahors region is located in the Lot department. The soils lay on a bed of ancient alluvium shaped into terraces or gently rolling hills. They are meagre, laden with quartz pebbles and siliceous gravel, interspersed with red clay and iron-rich sand. Along the plateau, the soil is more limestone. The valley enjoys an extremely unusual microclimate. The area is prone to some treacherous frost in the winter, though it is not particularly wet and autumn is usually sunny which promotes ripening.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges : cot, merlot, tannat
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Cahors only produces red wines from the Auxerrois grape variety (also known as Cot or Malbec). Occasionally, Merlot is added to the blend to soften the wines. Often dubbed ‘black wine’ because of its extremely dark hue and highly-present tannins, it is fruity and fleshy when young. Over the first two to three years, it remains closed before subsequently acquiring fullness and roundness. Predominant aromas are mushroom, spices, strawberry, prune, mineral notes and slightly toasted fragrances. In the early years, Cahors pairs extremely well with foie gras, duck confit or a leg of mutton. A few years down the line and it can be enjoyed with truffle croustade, ribsteak with ceps or game.
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