Haut Monplaisir Cahors Cuvée Prestige

A deep inky color with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and plums, with notes of violets, tobacco, and spice. The flavor is fully loaded with dark fruit, cocoa, and licorice. Haut Monplaisir is a family-owned estate located in the heart of the Cahors appellation. The winery is committed to organic farming and careful vineyard management to produce wines that reflect the unique environmental elements like soil, weather conditions, and sun exposure of the region.

Classification: AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée)

Grape Varietal: Malbec

Feature: Sustainable, Organic

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.