Wines made from Malbec grapes of Limoux
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Limoux.
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
Limoux is a relatively New appellation (created in 2003) in the eastern Part of the Aude region of Southern France, which applies to both red and white wines. The vineyards extend around the town that gave it its name, in the foothills of the Pyrenees east of the Languedoc-Roussillon/corbieres">Corbières and south of Carcassonne. Historically, this region is best known for its Sparkling wines, which are produced and sold under the appellations of Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux. The vineyards here are higher and cooler than those of any other appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon, and also further away from the moderating temperature influences of the Mediterranean.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 3% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 3% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Dark chocolatePresent in 2% of Malbec
- CreamPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Malbec
- CoffeePresent in 2% of Malbec
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Malbec
- GraphitePresent in 1% of Malbec
- CedarPresent in 1% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC
In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...
Catena Zapata opens exclusive new restaurant
In Mendoza, 2022 is coming to an end with major news for the local wine scene: Catena Zapata has finally opened Angélica Cocina Maestra, its first restaurant in Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza). The restaurant is on the same estate as Catena Zapata’s iconic Mayan pyramid-shaped winery and one of its most treasured Malbec vineyards. Angélica Cocina Maestra, a wine-focused restaurant ‘At Angélica the most important items on the menu are the wines, and our dishes are designed to be paired with them. ...