Gautoul
Château Gautoul Cahors 2012
RegionSouthwest France
AppellationCahors
CountryFrance
VarietalMalbec
Colourred
Alcohol12%
Bottle750ml
Drink windowDrink now through 2028
This Cahors Malbec from Château Gautoul, vintage 2012, unfurls inky and robust with generous dark-fruit depth, whispers of truffle and dark chocolate, and poised tannins that speak of its Lot Valley origin
Tasting
- Aroma
- cassis and blackberry with truffle undertones
- Palate
- rich dark‑fruit core, firm yet ripe tannins
- Finish
- long, spiced earthy echo
Pairs with
- slow‑braised lamb
- cassoulet
- aged hard cheese
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- in stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation: in tanks at the finish of the alcoholic fermentation.
From the Archive
Soils: 5 types: silt, clay, limestone, sand and stony according to the respective parcel
Climate: Influenced by the Lot River as well as by the Atlantic and Mediterranean.