Château de Mercuès
Grand Vin Seigneur Cahors Malbec
Dark purple, color almost to the rim. Inviting nose of blueberry and black plum. Palate echoes the nose with charred cedar and a hint of graphite added. Medium full body. Velvety medium plus tannins. Finessed and food-friendly, this is an excellent introduction to the original Malbec. Not as powerful as some higher end interpretations, but still a great buy at around $30. And this is an excellent vintage. Drink now through 2027 or so.
Dark purple, color almost to the rim. Inviting nose of blueberry and black plum. Palate echoes the nose with charred cedar and a hint of graphite added. Medium full body. Velvety medium plus tannins. Finessed and food-friendly, this is an excellent introduction to the original Malbec. Not as powerful as some higher end interpretations, but still a great buy at around $30. And this is an excellent vintage. Drink now through 2027 or so.
Nov 28th, 2022Ruby red with dark fruit aromas and slight spice. On the palate flavors of Blackberry and cherry with licorice, cacao and pepper spice. Medium body, fine drying tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit and sweet spice.
Ruby red with dark fruit aromas and slight spice. On the palate flavors of Blackberry and cherry with licorice, cacao and pepper spice. Medium body, fine drying tannins, medium finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit and sweet spice.
Sep 16th, 2022Juicy blackberry, pungent earth. Inky and dense. 91.
Juicy blackberry, pungent earth. Inky and dense. 91.
Mar 18th, 2023Fantastic aromas of dark chocolate and blackberries. The flavors are dry and finish long.
Fantastic aromas of dark chocolate and blackberries. The flavors are dry and finish long.
Mar 13th, 2016Liked it but didn't love it. It never seemed to open up too much. But it was ok. #malbec #cahors #cahorsmalbec #france #dogsofdelectable
Liked it but didn't love it. It never seemed to open up too much. But it was ok. #malbec #cahors #cahorsmalbec #france #dogsofdelectable
Feb 18th, 2016Blueberry nose, black cherry entry, a lil' smoke on the finish. Prototypical Cahors. Sufficient acid to handle much greater concentration of fruit leaves a vague feeling of weakness in the juice.
Blueberry nose, black cherry entry, a lil' smoke on the finish. Prototypical Cahors. Sufficient acid to handle much greater concentration of fruit leaves a vague feeling of weakness in the juice.
Jan 6th, 2016