Château du Cèdre - Cahors GC 2020

Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaegue have taken this estate to the pinnacle of Cahors through meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking. The 27 hectares (25 of which are planted with red grapes) are divided into three plots spread across two of the appellation’s finest soil types, notably the famous third terrace. One is clay-limestone and produces wines of great finesse. The other consists of pebbles mixed with reddish sand, ideal for producing more powerful wines.

After 30 months in 500-liter barrels, this cuvée offers a rich bouquet of jammy black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), mocha, and toasty notes. This blend of wood and fruit also characterizes a full-bodied, rich, opulent, and voluminous palate. It has character and potential.

This cuvée is made from vines between 50 and 60 years old and vinified in new 500-liter open barrels. It offers floral aromas, a deep, sensual, and dense palate, and a mouthfeel that reveals both limestone and clay, enhanced by the absence of sulfur prior to bottling.

When the Verhaeghe brothers took over their parents’ farm, they began to write a new chapter in the history of Cahors wine. Today, it is up to Jules, Pascal’s son—along with his partner, Aurore Del Vito—to shape the future and elevate Le Cèdre to the pinnacle of the Cahors appellation. Their exceptional terroir partly explains this success: on one side, the “tran”—cones of limestone scree in constant motion—produces wines of great finesse; on the other, a soil of pebbles over iron-rich sand imparts power and depth. The grapes, harvested at perfect ripeness, yield wines of rare consistency and intensity. The Extra Libre range, with no added sulfur, is part of a natural winemaking approach, while the other wines receive sulfur only during bottling.

Château du Cèdre’s finest wine is made from 100% Malbec. It is a full-bodied, dense wine with powerful tannins and aromas of dark fruit that strike a perfect balance with its acidity. This impressive wine needs time to age. Best enjoyed starting in 2026. Organic.

On the nose, plenty of sweet blue plums, blueberries, wet stones, grassy notes, and delicate spices. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Rich and expansive, yet concentrated on the finish. Cleverly structured with a good amount of fresh, chalky tannins, it displays balance, vibrancy, and energy. A flavorful and lingering finish, yet never heavy. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now or for aging.