Ch du Caillau – Cahors
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France
South West France
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2023 (12pk/750ml) - 8 73964 00115 0
Origins France > South West France > Cahors
Appellation Cahors
Varietal Malbec
Cepage 100% Malbec
Winemaking Hand sorting. Fermentation at 28°C with a maceration period of 15-18 days. The “Coutale Pigeur” is used to punch down the cap during fermentation for gentle phenolic extraction and the production of a fruity wine with a rich, round and fat mouthfeel. Vinification by parcels.
Aging Ageing in casks for 8 to 10 months at the end of winter.
Alcohol by Volume 13.5%
Annual Production 1700 cases
Markets California, Texas
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The Character
Overall Dark and vibrant
Aromas Rich flavors of blackberries, black currants and spices.
Mouthfeel Solid core of tannins all build up to a richly textured wine
Tasting Notes While this wine is young, all the elements are perfectly in place. The black fruits, the licorice aroma and the solid core of tannins all build up to a richly textured wine.
Pairings Enjoy this full-bodied wine with grilled steaks, lamb, duck, cassoulet, or chili con carne.
Awards 92pts Wine Enthusiast
Sustainability Certified Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Biodynamic In Practice, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice
The Story
Château du Caillau [du ki yo], meaning “pebbles,” comes from the Cahors region in southwestern France. Wines from this region are made from Malbec grapes and were nicknamed “black wine” by the English during the Middle Ages because of their deep dark-red color. Château du Caillau, a 30-hectare estate, has been owned by the same family for six generations.
Average age of vines 35 years old.
Soil is composed of gravel originating from the riverbed and a clayey limestone originating from mountain debris.
Single Guyot pruning with seven buds only; severe suckering to reduce average yield to 35 HL per hectare.
Mechanical working of the soil; manual leaf thinning and green harvest; no chemical fertilizers; no weed killers.
Average age of vines 35 years old.
Soil is composed of gravel originating from the riverbed and a clayey limestone originating from mountain debris.
Single Guyot pruning with seven buds only; severe suckering to reduce average yield to 35 HL per hectare.
Mechanical working of the soil; manual leaf thinning and green harvest; no chemical fertilizers; no weed killers.
About Ch du Caillau
Producer Story
Chateau du Caillau is located in the Cahors appellation in southwestern France. This wine is produced by the Chateau Clos de La Coutale, which has been in the Bernède family for six generations.
Producer Story
Chateau du Caillau is located in the Cahors appellation in southwestern France. This wine is produced by the Chateau Clos de La Coutale, which has been in the Bernède family for six generations.
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