“This cuvée, made from Malbec grown on clay-limestone soils, has received no fewer than six Favorites the Guide Hachette over the years. Here is the sixth—for a distinctive, powerful, and rich 2018 vintage. Deep purple in color, the wine exuberantly delivers aromas of black fruits (blueberry, blackcurrant), kirsch, and morello cherry. On the palate, it’s pure velvety smoothness, as the tannins melt into the dense body. And the long finish, reminiscent of crushed strawberries, adds a final touch of allure. A Cahors that is certainly ready to drink now, but also built to age well.” (The Hachette Wine Guide 2021)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
Elegant and very aromatic
Palate
A round and well-balanced wine thanks to its unique aging process
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, duck confit, grilled meats, cassoulet...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2021) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This cuvée, made from Malbec grown on clay-limestone soils, has received no fewer than six Favorites the Guide Hachette over the years. Here is the sixth—for a distinctive, powerful, and rich 2018 vintage. Deep purple in color, the wine exuberantly delivers aromas of black fruits (blueberry, blackcurrant), kirsch, and morello cherry. On the palate, it’s pure velvety smoothness, as the tannins melt into the dense body. And the long finish, reminiscent of crushed strawberries, adds a final touch of allure. This Cahors is certainly ready to drink now, but it’s also built to age well.
About the estate:
One day... Stéphane Azémar, an architect by training, and Véronique, an archaeologist, left the Paris region in 1999 to settle on a small property in Duravel—a village sheltered from the north wind by a curve of hills—and make winemaking their livelihood. They manage their vineyard (7 hectares on the third terrace of the Lot) as a certified organic operation. They also grow saffron.
Customer Rating
3.8/5
based on 17 reviews
Review by Mr. BRUNO D. Posted on 10/26/2022
Great Cahors
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Review by Mr. ENOAL D. Published on December 7, 2020
With its black color, this is definitely a Cahors! Already expressive on the nose and quite open on the palate, it became even more appealing after 24 hours of aeration; well-crafted and very pure, it’s worth letting age a bit longer.
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Review and rating by Ms. RICARDO C. Posted on 12/06/2020
Warning: this is a wine in a class of its own—not for just anyone. Complex, with structure, body, and the potential to age for several years—and all without oak aging. Velvety… rich… naturally, glycerol is present with 15.5 degrees and a powerful, inherent intensity. This wine leaves no one indifferent. Extraordinary with cassoulet or game dishes in sauce… Powerful, flavorful dishes… to hold its own. Go for it with your eyes closed.
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Review by Mr. FABRICE F. Published on September 30, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE R. Published on March 25, 2024
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN R. Posted on July 29, 2023
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Review and comment by Mr. XAVIER D. Posted on July 15, 2023
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Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Published on May 26, 2023
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE W. Published on March 13, 2023
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE B. Posted on April 28, 2022
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