“This wine has become a Cahors classic. Made from 90% Malbec and small amounts of Merlot and Tannat, its aromas of toast and licorice pair well with the ripe tannins and juicy black plum fruit. It is a refined and elegant wine that will be ready to drink starting in 2026. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2024)
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Nose
Black fruits, spices, mint
Palate
Straightforward and appealing, with crisp tannins
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
2 to 3 hours before serving
Drink starting at
2028
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs especially well with local dishes such as duck breast, confit, and cassoulet...
Bettane & Desseauve
4-Star-Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaegue have elevated 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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)
About the wine:
The Cèdre stands out with its perfect acidity; it has a slightly muted character (creamy mocha, dark fruit).
About the estate:
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 accounts for 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 lends 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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This wine has become a Cahors classic. Made from 90% Malbec and small amounts of Merlot and Tannat, its aromas of toast and licorice pair well with the ripe tannins and juicy black plum flavors. It is a refined and elegant wine that will be ready to drink starting in 2026.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A well-balanced, full-bodied, and flavorful Malbec with aromas of plums, dried herbs, and baked goods. Medium-bodied, with chalky tannins and fresh acidity. Plump and lively, with a crisp character at its core. Peppery and dynamic, with a lingering finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. ALAIN B. Published on November 17, 2025
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on October 14, 2025
Deep ruby color with a very vibrant purplish-red core. Nose: dark notes, cloves, bay leaf, dark forest fruits, blackberries, plums, coffee, tar, forest soil, and undergrowth. On the palate: ripe blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, sloe plums, bay leaf, and cloves; a firm, fine-grained tannin structure that provides grip and backbone. Plenty of body and a lovely freshness as well. It’s still young and exuberantly delicious now, but has aging potential. Medium length with a hint of bitterness on the finish. Suggestion: pair with chili con carne. Score: 16/20
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Review and comment by Mr. GERARD P. Published on August 24, 2026
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN MARIE L. Posted on May 16, 2026
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Review by Mr. PIERRE R. Published on July 21, 2025
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on April 23, 2025
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