Chateau Haut-Monplaisir 'Prestige' - Cahors

2020

Malbec

France

Château Haut-Monplaisir’s 2020 Malbec captures the soul of Cahors, the birthplace of this world-renowned grape. Family-run and certified organic, the estate lies on the limestone terraces above the Lot River, where warm days and cool nights shape the wine’s depth and precision. The 2020 vintage shows the richness of a warm year, with ripe blackberry, plum, and cassis balanced by hints of herbs, graphite, and cocoa. A year of careful handling and gentle oak aging gives it polish without diminishing tannins. The finish is lingering and supported by mineral notes. Bold yet refined, this is Malbec at its most authentic – earthy, structured, and beautifully expressive of place. It is at the beginning of its drinking years but could also be cellared for a while longer. Consider pairing with duck confit, cassoulet, or grilled lamb to allow the wine’s French essence to shine.