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Château de Chambert - Cahors Gourmand 2012

Cahors|Red wine|Organic

2.9/5 (19 customers)

16/20

RVF (G&M)

15,5/20

RVF

“The high ripeness of the organic grapes yields slightly candied aromas with a refreshing and long-lasting freshness. A true delight to drink within three years. Produced by a computer engineer, this cheerful wine brings a smile to your face from the very first sip. ” (The 2015 Guide to Wine Bargains - RVF Gerbelle & Maurange). A generous and indulgent red—its freshness and intense aromatic expression make it an excellent wine!

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Estate

Château de Chambert

Vintage

Gourmand

Vintage

2012

Designation

Cahors

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

70% Malbec, 30% Merlot

Regions

clay-limestone, stony, and iron-rich soils of the Hauts Coteaux

Viticulture

biodynamics

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts (22–24°C), post-fermentation maceration for 15 to 20 days (22–24°C), malolactic fermentation in tanks

Livestock Farming

4 to 6 months of aging in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

dark, shiny color

Nose

an explosion of dark fruits

Palate

Generous and full-bodied, its freshness and intense aromatic character make it an excellent wine

Serve

at 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with cold cuts, grilled meats, aged cheeses...

More information at Château de Chambert

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2015 guide): 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

The young and energetic Philippe Lejeune puts his entrepreneurial talent to work not only for his magnificent estate but also for the appellation as a whole, and together with Stéphane Derenoncourt, his wine consultant, they form a remarkable duo that is restoring this great wine to its rightful place of distinction. With 65 hectares, it is the largest biodynamic vineyard in Cahors. Beware of clichés—this “great wine from Cahors” does not reveal itself immediately. Like great Bordeaux wines, it is built to flourish over time. The entry-level vintages still need some refinement.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2015 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French wine production.)

About the wine:

The 2012 Chambert Gourmand Red is a truly wonderful wine—a floral, approachable, and flavorful expression of highland Malbec.

About the estate:

A historic estate in Cahors, renowned since the 19th century, Chambert was purchased in 2007 by Philippe Lejeune, a native of the region and a successful entrepreneur in the IT services sector. He spared no expense in restoring the château to its former glory. He has made a firm commitment to certified organic farming and is now moving toward biodynamic practices. The renowned consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt provides guidance here. The latest vintages are of a very high standard, and this essential estate in the Cahors region will undoubtedly continue to surprise us.

RVF - Guide to the Best Wines Under 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Excellent)

About the wine:

The high ripeness of the organic grapes yields slightly candied aromas with a refreshing, long-lasting freshness. A true treat to be enjoyed within three years. Produced by a computer engineer, this cheerful wine brings a smile to your face from the very first sip.

Customer Rating

2.9/5

based on 19 reviews