Château de Haut-Serre

Cahors Malbec

9.322 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Cahors, Southwest France, France
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Chris England

💥 This hidden gem @ £15 is the best example Cahors I've found having spent time there - If you are going to try a Cahors make it Haute-Serre 👍 This 09 is amazing! But any vintage is great for the money 😉

🏵 91 points

🍇 100% Malbec

🍷Opaque ruby red

👃 Gravel, soggy earth, farmyard & minerals infused into stewed blackberry & plum w/ burnt oak, liquorice & mocha

👄 Med body of ripe deep earthy black fruits in rich velvet smooth thick cocoa & raspberry

🎯 Long mouth staining dark earthy chewy fruit & mocha w/ a red fruit splash

💥 This hidden gem @ £15 is the best example Cahors I've found having spent time there - If you are going to try a Cahors make it Haute-Serre 👍 This 09 is amazing! But any vintage is great for the money 😉

🏵 91 points

🍇 100% Malbec

🍷Opaque ruby red

👃 Gravel, soggy earth, farmyard & minerals infused into stewed blackberry & plum w/ burnt oak, liquorice & mocha

👄 Med body of ripe deep earthy black fruits in rich velvet smooth thick cocoa & raspberry

🎯 Long mouth staining dark earthy chewy fruit & mocha w/ a red fruit splash

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2019
Kevin

This is a hidden jewel 💎

This is a hidden jewel 💎

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2018
Marc Doiron

Killer Cahors....2011. Watch out for this Bad Boy!!!!

Killer Cahors....2011. Watch out for this Bad Boy!!!!

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2016
Gregory Knaps

Hedonistic French Malbec.

Hedonistic French Malbec.

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2016
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.6

2009 Ch de Haut-Serre Icon Series #Cahors #Malbec. SRP €100. An incredible example of the power of top flight Cahors. Inky & intense, black fruit, dark chocolate, mineral, toasted vanilla, long, lush, velvety. #sommelier #france #luxury #chateau #wine

2009 Ch de Haut-Serre Icon Series #Cahors #Malbec. SRP €100. An incredible example of the power of top flight Cahors. Inky & intense, black fruit, dark chocolate, mineral, toasted vanilla, long, lush, velvety. #sommelier #france #luxury #chateau #wine

Jun 22nd, 2014
Baker-Taitague

Stupid good start to finish. Extraordinary wine. Just wow

Stupid good start to finish. Extraordinary wine. Just wow

Jul 8th, 2019
Jojade

Wow! It's incredible! The Frenchman is very creative! Very inky,chocolaty finish...very romantic wine...

Wow! It's incredible! The Frenchman is very creative! Very inky,chocolaty finish...very romantic wine...

Apr 17th, 2016
Spencer Hall

To die for!

To die for!

Feb 20th, 2015
David L

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

May 22nd, 2019
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

9.4

Winston had this 8 years ago

Winston had this 8 years ago

Apr 4th, 2017