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Red dry
The vines of Château du Cèdre are grown in two different types of soil. The boulder-rich clay and limestone soil imparts rich tannins to the wine. Meanwhile, the berries ripening in heavy clay and sandy soils yield rich and intense flavors and aromas.
The juice of the ripe berries is kept in contact with the skins for 40 days. After maceration, the wine is transferred to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. 80% of the wine is aged in new French oak barrels, and the remaining part in used ones. The aging process lasts for 24 months. The wine is neither fined nor filtered before bottling.
Viscous and dark ruby in color, the wine boasts intense aromas of blueberries, vanilla, black pepper, and old leather. On the palate, it features a firm structure, crisp acidity, and a mineral character, with oak notes providing added complexity. A perfectly balanced, long-lived wine.
It has an exceptionally long aging potential.
Serve at 16 - 18 °C with lean meat dishes, such as braised poultry, beef Stroganoff, lamb ribs, or blue cheese.
Organically grown grapes go into this very fine wine. Its structure and balance confirm that its still young, bursting with juicy ripe berry fruit and with firm background tannins. Its great fruitiness is contrasted with the strength of those tannins and with its concentration.
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.
