Clos Siguier, Cahors (2019)

REGION: Cahors

COUNTRY: France

GRAPE(S): 95% Malbec (Côt), 5% Tannat

BODY: Full

ABV: 12.5%

TASTING NOTES: Deep purple in the glass with an amethyst rim. Plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit with cool black tea notes dominate the nose. A fruit-driven palate follows and is backed by pounded stones. This medium-bodied red has great minerality, moderate acidity and finishes with silken tannins.  Can be drunk young or aged. 

WINEMAKING NOTES:  The grapes are handpicked and de-stemmed. They undergo a 5 to 6 week process of maceration. Wild yeasts are used during fermentation. The wine rests in barrel before it is bottled unfiltered. Organic

PAIRS WELL WITH: Steak, veal stew, grilled sausages, roasts, lamb and strong aged cheeses.