Héritage Cahors an "1152" 2020 - Wooden Box 3 Bottles

A land of wines located in France… in the South… between sea and mountains. Here, the winds, the sun and men have shaped the landscapes since the dawn of time.

In this natural environment of predilection , the civilizations that have succeeded one another have constituted a rich cultural heritage. They have thus, each in their own way, revealed the identity of great wine terroirs .

The HERITAGE collection is an invitation to discover our History and our terroirs to savor with each emblematic vintage.

Gérard Bertrand reveals the history of the great terroirs of the South of France and in particular of the South-West with the iconic Cahors appellation.

The year 1152, marked by a historic union between France and England, Henry Plantagenet, future King of England, opens the gates of London to the whole world.

Appellation : AOP Cahors
Millésime : 2020
Format : 3x750ml
Cépage(s) : Malbec
Degré d'alcool : 13.5
Sku : PACK056

The work begins with a selection of the most suitable plots to produce this type of wine on limestone soils and terraces gravelly. The grapes are harvested mechanically with a destemmer embarked to allow the destemming of the harvest. The winemaking is traditional and the grapes are destemmed before that the maceration phase begins which lasts 10 days. A light reassembly and temperature control is carried out regularly on this stage. The wine will need to be aged for a year in cement tank.

Dark dress with purple highlights. A nose intense in aromas of black fruits and violet. Structured with silky tannins, This vintage is characterized by a beautiful roundness as well as a finish on notes of blackcurrant and liquorice.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be enjoyed at 13°C with grilled meats or dishes in sauce.