The Winery Georges Vigouroux of Cahors of South West

Winery Georges Vigouroux
The winery offers 97 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 12 of the estates of South West.
It is located in Cahors in the region of South West
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The Winery Georges Vigouroux is one of the world's great estates. It offers 97 wines for sale in of Cahors to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Georges Vigouroux is located on the left bank of the Lot, between Cahors and Fumel in France. It is a well-established vineyard that exploits the terroirs of three-hundred-nine acres of vineyards on the Cahors plateau. These vineyards stretch over the slopes under the foothills of the Massif Central, offering a magnificent panorama of the surrounding countryside. The estate cultivates nearly 17 different grape varieties including Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Tannat, producing wines of exceptional quality with delicate and complex aromas. The extent of the vineyards relies on the use of optimized farming practices and environmental methods. Domaine Georges Vigouroux aims to promote and develop its wine production through a varied range of wines, which includes great red, white and rosé wines, as well as sweet, larmanhans and sparkling wines. The wines are made from carefully selected grapes, and are the result of adorned know-how and passionate attention to every important detail. The ethos of Domaine Georges Vigouroux is much more than a simple act of wine making, but a determination to create a quality product. The wines served at events are always excellent and the grape varieties produced offer memorable moments for those who drink them. Domaine Georges Vigouroux also offers a wide range of tourist activities, where visitors can visit the cellars, discover the wine terroir, taste the products, learn everything they need to know about the winemaking process, and discover local food crops and gastronomy. An exciting and enriching experience.

Top Winery Georges Vigouroux wines

Looking for the best Winery Georges Vigouroux wines in Cahors among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Georges Vigouroux wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Georges Vigouroux wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux

How Winery Georges Vigouroux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, lamb tagine with olives and honey or filet mignon with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

On the nose the red wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

  • 1983With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 1989With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux.

  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Tannat

Discovering the wine region of Cahors

The wine region of Cahors is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Lagrézette or the Château Lagrézette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cahors are Malbec, Merlot and Tannat, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cahors often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tomatoes or toasty and sometimes also flavors of apples, citrus or tropical fruit.

In the mouth of Cahors is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 308 estates and châteaux in the of Cahors, producing 922 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cahors go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux

How Winery Georges Vigouroux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, sun wheat or salad with 4 cheeses and 2 fruits.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux.

  • Malbec

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top white wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux

How Winery Georges Vigouroux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of spaghetti with salmon, braids of sole and salmon with morels or mussel clusters.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

On the nose the white wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. often reveals types of flavors of butter, pear or white peach and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

  • 2011With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Loin de l'Oeil
  • Chardonnay
  • Colombard
  • Aligoté

The word of the wine: Merrain

Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.

The top sweet wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux

How Winery Georges Vigouroux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of grilled lobster with tarragon cream sauce, cod with chive cream or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. often reveals types of flavors of oak.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

  • 2000With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.48/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

The top pink wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux

How Winery Georges Vigouroux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), moroccan veal tagine from hanane or broccoli and beaufort pie.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Georges Vigouroux. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or strawberries.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux

  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.47/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Georges Vigouroux.

  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Overmaturation

When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.

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Discover the grape variety: Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Netherlands). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Gros Manseng blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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