Red

Chemin de Compostelle Malbec

Château de Hauterive

Cahors · France

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
France
Region
Cahors
Appellation
Cahors
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · game meat · aged cheeses · hearty stews

Rated vintages

  • 201188 pts

    Recalling the time when Cahors was on the pilgrim route to Santiago in Spain, this wine is a solid, structured example of Malbec. Textured berry and black currant fruits are still developing alongside the dark, dry tannins. With the tannins and the final acidity, it needs to age…

  • 201089 pts

    Even after four years, this wine is showing strong wood flavors. Hopefully this burnt toastiness will calm down, because the fruit has potential. It is rich and packed with blueberry and black currant fruits while still firmly tannic. Drink from 2017.