“This wine could be used for WSET studies: what does (or should) a modern Cahors taste like? Spiced plums, a hint of black tea, a touch of matcha, all deeply embedded in long, dark, velvety, and full-bodied tannins, drawn out gently like a drawstring. The acidity is at the heart of the wine, infused with the ripeness and intensity of the plum. This wine is exceptionally good, as it combines modern accessibility with the transparency of the fruit and terroir, without losing its essential Cahors character. It is long, balanced, and a pleasure to drink. Well done, the Château Lamartine team. ” (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Eye
A beautiful, deep purple color
Nose
Precise and complex, with notes of toast, spices, red berries, and mint
Palate
Hints of gingerbread, good structure, long finish
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with rabbit with prunes, cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, Rocamadour, Bleu d'Auvergne...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A classic estate of the appellation, producing robust, tannic Cahors wines, albeit at the expense of a certain austerity in the entry-level wines. The "Expression" cuvée, made from the finest vines on the third terrace, is of exemplary consistency.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
A touch of Tannat (10%) complements the Malbec in this unique blend, which opens with aromas of blackcurrant, violet, and, above all, spices, with mineral notes rounding out the profile. These aromas are carried through to the palate, which is very fresh, long, and harmonious, with fine, silky tannins.
About the estate:
According to legend, the branches of a centuries-old oak tree once provided a secluded spot for the romantic trysts of a beautiful woman named Martine. Since 2016, Alain Gayraud has handed the reins to his children, Lise and Benjamin—who bring extensive international experience to the table—to lead this historic estate (founded in 1883), located on the edge of the Lot region. The vineyard covers 37.5 hectares (in the process of converting to organic farming) and faces due south. A pillar of the Cahors appellation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
With the Cuvée Particulière, you’ll experience the full body of Malbec, enhanced by a touch of Tannat, resulting in a spicy wine with a sculptural texture. You’ll need to wait for the fruit to settle and for the floral notes to emerge in the bouquet.
About the estate:
The future of the Gayraud family estate now lies in the hands of Benjamin and Lise, Alain’s children. The new generation brings greater vitality and modernity to the wines, which focus on fruit. We must commend the progress of this great 37.5-hectare estate, which, aided by climate change, makes the most of its terroir situated on the three terraces of the Lot.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
With its dense black fruit and rich tannins, this is a full-bodied, spicy wine. It boasts a powerful structure, the result of over a year of aging in oak. The wine is concentrated and will be ready to drink starting in 2025.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
This wine could be used for WSET studies: what does (or should) a modern Cahors taste like? Spicy plums, a hint of black tea, a touch of matcha, all deeply embedded in long, dark, velvety, and full-bodied tannins, drawn out gently like a drawstring. The acidity is at the heart of the wine, infused with the ripeness and intensity of the plum. This wine is exceptionally good, as it combines modern approachability with the transparency of the fruit and terroir, without losing its essential Cahors character. It is long, balanced, and a pleasure to drink. Well done, the Château Lamartine team.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated Winery Recommended
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The aroma of wild redcurrants, herbs, earth, bark, and spices carries through to a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins. Crisp cherries at the core and a succulent, silky finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Andreas Larsson
Rated Winery Recommended
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