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Red dry
Thinking on organic agriculture began in the early 1990s. Owners stopped using chemical weedkillers in 1992 and ten years later they abandoned synthetic plant protection products altogether. In 2012, winery was certified as organic. Vines are grown on different soil types. The boulder-rich clay and limestone soils give the wine rich tannins and heavy clay and sandy soil gives a rich and intense taste and aroma. The age of the vines is 30 years. Wine for 12 months is matured in old oak barrels. The dark purple wine smells of red plums, blueberries, dark raspberries, licorice and tobacco. Young, crunchy tannins and fruit acid.The wine is free of added sulfites.
Serve at 16-18 °C with stews, vegetables, mushrooms, red meat steaks, lasagna.
The top wine of this estate, this was bottled without added sulfur and is developing well. It has great richness as well as density. Blackberry fruitiness shines through dry core, promising an exciting future. The wine will be ready from 2024. Organic.
Perfumed nose of violets, blackcurrants, wild blackberries, blueberries, tangerine peel and potpourri. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and firm, tight-grained tannins. Pure and succulent with wild, tangy character. Fresh and structured. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered. Drink or hold. Apr 08, 2022
Château du Cèdre is one of the best and most renowned producers in the Cahors region of France, having revived the glory of red wine made from Malbec grapes. Discover natural, organic, and deeply structured wines that reflect the unique spirit of the Lot River valley.
About the Winemakers and the Estate's History
The history of Château du Cèdre began in 1958 when Charles (Charly), son of Léon Verhaeghe who hailed from Flanders, planted the first vines on his mixed farm. In 1973, he released the first wine under the estate's label. In the 1990s, his sons – oenologists Pascal and Jean-Marc – took over the management of the estate. Under their leadership, the winery became famous for its unconditional dedication to nature. Today, the third generation – Pascal's sons Jules and Robin – is actively involved in winemaking, carefully continuing the family's traditions.
Exceptional Terroir
The estate owns 27 hectares of vineyards located in the best areas of the Cahors appellation along the Lot River. The grapes are grown on two distinct soils: some vines ripen on limestone scree (locally known as "Tran"), which gives the wines extraordinary elegance and minerality. Other vines grow on ancient upper terraces formed by river alluvium, pebbles, and iron-rich sand, providing the wine with concentration, power, and richness.
Style and Winemaking Philosophy
The Verhaeghe family's goal is to reveal the full potential of the grapes using strict natural winemaking methods. Since the 1990s, the estate has applied organic farming principles, and all vineyards are officially certified. No synthetic additives are used in production: fermentation takes place only with indigenous wild yeasts, and no sulfites are added during the wine's formation. The powerful Malbec grape requires time and patience, which is why the wines are aged for a long time on fine lees in large 500-liter oak barrels and foudres. This gives Château du Cèdre wines a velvety texture, soft tannins, and immense aging potential.
