Famille Jouffreau

Cahors Malbec

8.732 ratings
8.67 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
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

As authentic and old school as it gets. Nose is cassis, wild herbs, dusty tweed, a graves vibe almost, so earthy, I love it. Palate is juicy and clean with the classic Gamot rustic edge. Gorgeous, clearly defined red and purple fruits surrounded with dry earth and leather. Elegant and complex with a firm structure and outstanding length. A great bottle.

This went from 9.5 to 9.6 on day. Gained an irresistible creaminess and didn’t lose any edge. Got more elegant. This is world class wine.

As authentic and old school as it gets. Nose is cassis, wild herbs, dusty tweed, a graves vibe almost, so earthy, I love it. Palate is juicy and clean with the classic Gamot rustic edge. Gorgeous, clearly defined red and purple fruits surrounded with dry earth and leather. Elegant and complex with a firm structure and outstanding length. A great bottle.

This went from 9.5 to 9.6 on day. Gained an irresistible creaminess and didn’t lose any edge. Got more elegant. This is world class wine.

Jan 30th, 2023
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.1

Black berry fruit, charred meat, embers with an irony minerality. Beautifully balanced at the moment.

Black berry fruit, charred meat, embers with an irony minerality. Beautifully balanced at the moment.

Jun 1st, 2020
Leah Jackson

International Sommelier Guild level 1 & 2, Owner Niche Wine & Art Bar

8.8

Delicious. Opens up nicely on the glass.

Delicious. Opens up nicely on the glass.

Apr 7th, 2015
Alex Powell

Excellent $23 wine again, impeccable balance, great elegance to the palate. Elderberries and plum with woods and tilled earth to the front, well-balanced alcohol and acidity. Excellent terrior wine and value

Excellent $23 wine again, impeccable balance, great elegance to the palate. Elderberries and plum with woods and tilled earth to the front, well-balanced alcohol and acidity. Excellent terrior wine and value

Feb 3rd, 2015
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.6

Blackberry , spice . Long

Blackberry , spice . Long

May 26th, 2014
Daniel Bloom

Yowza!
Old school meets suavé. Very cherry on the nose initially with red and black fruits mixed. Earth, leather,
Nice cocoa on the palate against lemon on short ribs. Multi faceted, easy, maybe too easy. Do not be deceived, this is A+ vino. It’s like the old world popped its head into the new. Deliciousness!

Yowza!
Old school meets suavé. Very cherry on the nose initially with red and black fruits mixed. Earth, leather,
Nice cocoa on the palate against lemon on short ribs. Multi faceted, easy, maybe too easy. Do not be deceived, this is A+ vino. It’s like the old world popped its head into the new. Deliciousness!

Dec 19th, 2023
Andrew Schirmer

Savory delight - currants, garrigue, tannins. Developing but seemingly early stage even at 15 years. Gastronomic and a terrific pairing with regional foods (braised Toulouse sausages & beans). Perfect provenance for this library release from Fass Selections @Lyle Fass

Savory delight - currants, garrigue, tannins. Developing but seemingly early stage even at 15 years. Gastronomic and a terrific pairing with regional foods (braised Toulouse sausages & beans). Perfect provenance for this library release from Fass Selections @Lyle Fass

Jan 16th, 2023
Queen Bee

Very smoooooooth

Very smoooooooth

Oct 15th, 2017
Sue Lynam

Went well with duck

Went well with duck

Feb 18th, 2016
Scott Harrop

Pomegranate, currant. Nice austere tannins and long almost cranberry finish.

Pomegranate, currant. Nice austere tannins and long almost cranberry finish.

Nov 27th, 2015