Wines made from Malbec grapes of Cabardès
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Cabardès.
More informations about the variety Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Cabardes is a relatively small appellation for red and rosé wines produced in the hills just North of Carcassonne in Southern France. The appellation was introduced in 1999, to represent and ensure the quality of the wines, which have been produced here since Roman times. The Languedoc-Roussillon/cabards">Cabardès catchment area, situated in the foothills of the Montagne Noire, is on the border between the Languedoc-Roussillon and the South West of France. This dual identity is reflected in the Grape varieties that make up the wines of the appellation: Grenache and Syrah from the south and east of France; Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the southwest and Bordeaux.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- CherryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Malbec
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PrunePresent in 1% of Malbec
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Malbec
- CheesePresent in 1% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- AnisePresent in 1% of Malbec
- CedarPresent in 1% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 1% of Malbec
- ClovePresent in 1% of Malbec
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- OakPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
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