Crocus Prestige Le Calcifère
A deep garnet color with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and blackcurrant, with notes of violets and wildflowers. The flavor is fully loaded with black cherry raspberry, blueberry and licorice. Crafted through the collaboration of renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and Bertrand Gabriel Vigouroux. The Crocus family of wines aim to present an authentic yet modern expression of Cahors Malbec, emphasizing bright fruit and rustic earthiness.
Classification: AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée)
Grape Varietal: Malbec
Feature: Sustainable
Country: France
Region: Southwest France
Appellation: Cahors
Grape Profile: Malbec, known as “Côt” in Cahors is renowned for its bold structure, intense color, and deep, earthy flavors. Typically, it expresses rich, concentrated fruit flavors and a smooth, lush texture.
Region Profile: Cahors, located in Southwest France, is the historic birthplace of Malbec. The region’s limestone and clay soils, combined with a warm climate tempered by river influences, create ideal conditions for producing robust, deeply colored wines with excellent aging potential.
Pair with: Roasted meats, beef short ribs, or duck confit. Hearty stews and truffle-infused dishes. Aged cheeses like Roquefort or Comté. Vegetarian options like lentil and mushroom cassoulet or grilled eggplant with herbs.
