Chateau De Gaudou
This ancient, 17th century chateau located about an hour from the city of Cahors is making some fantastic and well-priced cuvées from grapes that were once thought untamable. Winemaker Fabrice Durou has captured the beauty of the Malbec and Tannat grapes while subduing their legendary tannins.
Their 37 hectares of vineyards, with between 30 and 120 years of age, are planted on southeast-facing gravel slopes for maximum exposure, with grass between the rows to force the vines to work harder. With careful selection and sorting in the vineyard during harvest, Chateau Gaudou manages to make very elegant, fruit-centered but balanced wines.
The Malbec “1733” is a vindication of the Malbec grape: medium-bodied, elegant and fruity, this is a lovely wine that is easy to drink, and its acidity makes it a perfect match for lighter meats.
The Tradition is a historical wine, made at the chateau for centuries and whose quality benefits from its heritage. Very fruity, spicy and perfumy, it exhibits red fruits with some light vanilla notes. The palate is medium-bodied, with more spicy red and black fruits, soft tannins and a nice balance.
The Grande Lignée, which sees slightly more oak, offers nice soft red and black fruits with vanilla undertones. Medium-bodied, with vanilla, spices, red fruits and an elegant structure, this balanced wine is perfect for roasts and BBQs.
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