{"product_id":"2023-clos-la-coutale-cahors","title":"2023 Clos la Coutale Cahors","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Bernède represents the sixth generation to helm Clos la Coutale, an estate that has been growing grapes in Cahors since before the French Revolution. He’s a fierce defender of the region’s traditional, earthy reds, though he might actually be most famous in the wine trade for inventing the modern double-hinged corkscrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis sixty hectares of vines sit on gentle, south-west facing terraces sloping straight down to the Lot River. Growing fruit on these sheltered alluvial clay and limestone soils, rather than up on the windswept plateau, naturally softens the region's notoriously rugged edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is built around 80% Malbec, backed by 15% Merlot and a dash of Tannat for extra colour and structure. Every parcel is fermented separately in tank before being blended in January, followed by exactly twelve months resting in a mix of new and seasoned oak barrels and large foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt perfectly threads the needle between rustic French charm and immediate drinkability. Expect dark, brooding fruit, a hit of star anise, and a damp, earthy backbone, all wrapped up in a surprisingly supple texture. One of our most popular French table reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What a delightful nose, a full bouquet of ripe and gorgeous fruit: blueberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, with eucalyptus, mint, herbs and blackcurrant leaf. The palate is super silky and fleshy; so bright and juicy, with an orange-rind freshness and touches of burnt orange. There's good lightness, freshness and amazing value here.\u003cbr\u003e- Natalie Earl (Decanter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clos La Coutale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44267991072811,"sku":"2023 Clos la Coutale Cahors","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020ClosLaCoutaleCahors_90ad5bf7-d041-4f4e-9469-933389d8d02f.png?v=1757992755","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-clos-la-coutale-cahors","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}