This week we are talking about the Cahors AOC wine region located in south-west France about 100 miles east of Bordeaux.

 

Wine recommendations

Matayac Cahors 2016 - priced around $13.

• Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and black pepper
• It’s dry with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors of black and blue berries, and a touch of flowers
• Juicy, ripe wine with some floral notes with nice structure perfect for pairing with food

Chateau Les Croisille Cahors Le Croizillon 2015 - priced around $19.

• Aromas of red berries like strawberries and raspberries, dusty earth and black pepper
• It’s dry with medium acidity and tannins with flavors of red plum, allspice and roses
• This wine is a little mellower in terms of acid and tannins than the previous wine
• Other otherwise very similar that the previous wine - very food friendly approachable red wine.

 

Sources

• Wine-Searcher
• Wine Guy
• Crocus Wines