FORBES review May 18th 2024:
Château Nozières L’Elegance 2020, Cahors
Concentration, intensity, plenty of dark berries, a lot of tannins, powerful. Ripe cherries, hints of oak and vanilla. From old vines.
The Château Nozières L’Elégance 2020 has obtained a 3-star rating in the 2024 edition of the Hachette Wines Guide, corresponding to an exceptional wine.
Only two Cahors wine producers achieved the highest possible 3-star rating in 2024: Hachette Wines Guide. And Château Nozières is one of the two. In the wine industry, a 3-star achievement it's comparable to a 3-star Michelin restaurant.
Indulge in the ultimate Malbec experience with Château Nozières' best Cuvée! Made for connoisseurs, serious amateurs, and Malbec enthusiasts, this wine boasts deep scents of dark cherry homemade jam, a mesmerizing violet flower perfume, and a complex mix of aromas, including mint, ripened red, and blackberries. Its abundant and balanced body is extracted smoothly yet intensely, making it the perfect wine for red wine and Malbec lovers. Moreover, it is certified organic by French standards so that you can enjoy it with a clear conscience. Order your bottle today and experience the passion and dedication that goes into every sip! Alcohol 14,5% volume. We recommend serving this wine at 16-18 degrees.
Spoil in the rich flavors of French cuisine with this versatile pairing. Enjoy it alongside classic regional dishes such as foie gras with redcurrants, winter garbure with duck confit, or cassoulet. Savor it with grilled meats, mutton skewers, roast wild boar, and lamb tagine for heartier meals or a chocolate tart with almond crunch, a true paradise for gourmands. Elevate your dining experience with this perfect accompaniment.
The grapes were fully destemmed before undergoing several punch-downs in a concrete tank. The wine was then traditionally fermented in vats for three weeks at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in vats while the wine was left on its lees. Maturation took place 18 months in oak barrels, and 11,890 bottles were produced.
Press review:
Dussert Gerber: 94/100 points Cahors l'Élégance 2020, 100% Malbec, a selection of 55-year-old plots, vinification in thermoregulated vats, alternating punching down and manual pumping over, maceration for 3 to 4 weeks, stirring of the fine lees until malolactic fermentation, and aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels, all giving this wine a powerful and dense mouthfeel, intense color, racy, with rich and silky tannins, notes of blackcurrant, leather and pepper, good aging potential.
Decanter: Silver medal and 92 points in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023. Powerful aromas of tar, anise, black ripe fruits, bay leaf, and black tea seasoned by cinnamon notes. Big and bold.
Hachette Wines Guide 3⭐⭐⭐: Fidèle à sa réputation, ce domaine signe un Malbec de haute volée. Un cahors passe 18 mois en fût, ouvert sans réserve sur la mûre, le cassis et les fruits rouges mûrs, agrémenté d'un fond boisé élégant, aux accents de tabac blond et de toasté. La bouche apparait ample, riche, portée par des tannins veloutés et fins. Et quelle longueur!
This estate is known for producing a high-end Malbec, and its L'Elegance 2020 Cahors is no exception. The wine is aged 18 months in an oak barrel and boasts a rich flavor profile of blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe red fruits with elegant woody undertones and hints of blond tobacco and toast. The wine is full-body and rich on the palate, with velvety and fine tannins. And the finish? It's simply exceptional.
Château Nozières is a family-owned estate that carefully crafts artisanal wines. From cultivating the vineyards to conditioning the final product, they oversee every step of the process, including vinification and aging. The team at Château Nozières is dedicated to producing the highest-quality wines as independent winemakers.
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