Château de CayxMalbec de Caix Les Terrasses
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Malbec.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses from the Château de Cayx
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses of Château de Cayx in the region of Comté Tolosan is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses
Pairings that work perfectly with Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses
Original food and wine pairings with Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses
The Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses of Château de Cayx matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of baked marrow bones, lamb fillet with monbazillac or veal head with vinaigrette.
Details and technical informations about Château de Cayx's Malbec de Caix Les Terrasses.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Informations about the Château de Cayx
The Château de Cayx is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Lot to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Lot
IGP of the Southwest around Rocamadour and beyond AOP Cahors: Malbec flagship red with notes of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet and spice and cocoa touch, but allowing Merlot, Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon. Whites and rosés also produced with fruity and light signature profiles. More accessible and convivial style than Cahors, perfect for simple dishes. IGP, varied Lot terroirs (limestone causses, alluvium), temperate climate.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Organic (agriculture)
A type of agriculture (and therefore viticulture) based on respect for living organisms and biological cycles, and which excludes the use of synthetic treatment products and synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming is guaranteed by the respect of a set of specifications.
