“Le Croizillon kicks off the red wine tasting with its floral and lively Malbec.” (Le Guide RVF 2024). In a blind tasting, it’s impossible to tell that this Malbec is a Cahors. And yet! Finally, a superb Cahors that’s fruit-forward, light, and easy to drink. The selection of terroirs here highlights the potential of this new-generation Cahors cuvée.
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Eye
Dark ruby, almost black
Nose
Subtle and delicate, with an incredible, beautifully balanced blend of fruits: black currant, blueberry, black cherry, red berries, and hints of pepper in the background that add complexity
Palate
Fresh and light, bursting with fruit—a far cry from the powerful Cahors wines!
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
It will be the perfect accompaniment to appetizers, cold cuts and tapas, barbecues, and spring and summer meals...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Surrounded by a talented team, Germain Croisille embodies Cahors’s renaissance with a modern approach that has moved away from the use of new oak. The wines, which are certified organic, have gained in finesse, approachability, depth, and expression of terroir. Today, they have reached a remarkable level of quality, with a fresh and distinctive style. A superb vintage this year—every wine is excellent and of unparalleled purity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 89/100
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Cité
About the wine:
Le Croizillon kicks off the red wine tasting with its floral and lively Malbec.
About the estate:
The appellation has seen a new generation of winemakers, passionate about the Malbec grape, take the region by storm. Without turning their backs on the great Cahors wines of yesteryear—which age with unflinching character—the new Cahors winemakers craft the grapes in such a way that they offer an intensely floral character. Germain Croisille, who has transformed the estate founded by his parents, has mastered the technique to the point of producing wines of rare subtlety, while remaining true to the traditional style of Malbec from the Causse. Subtle extraction and deep ripeness characterize wines that are ready to drink now but also have the potential to age.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Published on May 1, 2025
The wine was slightly fizzy when opened, and decanting it—followed by a few vigorous swirls—unfortunately did not improve the situation. I didn’t detect any red fruit on the nose; it smelled more like a stable. On the palate, it was just okay. So, the only bottle I bought was a disappointment. I’ll stick with Combel la Serre instead.
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