Ep 186 – Cahors AOC


This week we are talking about the Cahors AOC wine region located in south-west France about 100 miles east of Bordeaux.

Wine recommendations

Matayac Cahors 2016 – priced around $13.

  • Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and black pepper
  • It’s dry with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors of black and blue berries, and a touch of flowers
  • Juicy, ripe wine with some floral notes with nice structure perfect for pairing with food

Chateau Les Croisille Cahors Le Croizillon 2015 – priced around $19.

  • Aromas of red berries like strawberries and raspberries, dusty earth and black pepper
  • It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of red plum, allspice and roses
  • This wine is a little mellower in terms of acid and tannins than the previous wine
  • Other otherwise very similar that the previous wine – very food friendly approachable red wine.

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