"The Gayraud family seems to have built a bridge between the worlds of Mendoza and Cahors with this cuvée, which is mainly made from Malbec—dark juice and jam, lively tannins, a little touch of Cahors in the bite of bitterness, and the pull of tannins that are still a little knotty but become soft as modeling clay under the flood of fruit. And a little black hint of medicinal elderberry, just in case you thought it was too easy." (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Eye
Dark garnet red color
Nose
With a high concentration of red fruits
Mouth
Aromas of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, forest floor, pleasant astringency
Serve
Decant at 17-19°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, game terrine, roast poultry, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A classic property of the appellation, producing robust, tannic Cahors wines, at the expense of a certain austerity in the basic wines. The Expression cuvée, made from the best vines on the third terrace, is of exemplary consistency.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
According to legend, the branches of a hundred-year-old oak tree provided shelter for the romantic trysts of a beautiful woman named Martine. In 2016, Alain Gayraud handed over the reins to his children Lise and Benjamin, who brought with them a wealth of experience gained abroad, to run this estate with ancient origins (1883), located on the edge of the Lot region. The vineyard covers 37.5 hectares (in conversion to organic farming), facing south. A pillar of the Cahors appellation.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Malbec shows perfect precision in the 2021 Cahors, shaped by the coolness of the year. Its incredible charm is only just beginning to soften.
About the estate:
The future of the Gayraud family estate is now in the hands of Alain's children, Benjamin and Lise. The new generation brings greater energy and modernity to the wines, which focus on fruitiness. We must applaud the progress made by this large 37.5-hectare estate which, aided by climate change, is making the most of its terroir located on the three terraces of the Lot.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
This balanced blend from the fourth generation of the Gayraud family, with 10% Merlot to soften the 90% Malbec, offers aromas of spice and vanilla and rich, dark tannins. It is a solid wine, with black fruit and a dry core that promises to age well. Drink from 2026 onwards.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The Gayraud family seems to have built a bridge between the worlds of Mendoza and Cahors with this cuvée, which is mainly composed of Malbec—dark juice and jam, lively tannins, a hint of Cahors in the bite of bitterness, and the pull of tannins that are still a little knotty but become soft as modeling clay under the flood of fruit. And a little hint of medicinal elderberry, just in case you thought it was too easy.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated domain Recommended
Vinous
Rated Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Rated domain Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 4 reviews
Rating and review by Ms. ALICE B. Published on 08/30/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE D. Published on 08/20/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. PAUL C. Published on 08/13/2025
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Note and opinion by Mr. ALAIN G. Published on 06/11/2025
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