Le Caveau Wine Merchants - Cantalouette, Tour Des Gendres (Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc - Bergerac, France)

'Beautiful glossy blackcurrant coulis appearance, the nose is intense, packed with the ripest of bramble fruits, a mingling of spices, nutmeg, cedary notes, plus hints of black olive & garrigue. The palate is all plum & blackberry coulis, subtle spice, an abundance of bright fresh acidity which balances the concentrated fruit perfectly, tannins are firm and a touch grippy but not astringent. Very accomplished.'

-- This new cuvée replaces the Bergerac Classique. The grapes come from Tour des Gendres, organic certified own vineyards. The grapes are Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, grown on a mix of sand, clay and limestone soils.

-- As with all of Luc's wine, this cuvée has been delicately put together, one can sense the perfectly ripe and healthy fruit, gentle and soft extraction resulting in a pure and perfectly balanced wine.