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Malbec Les Ailes de Mercuès 2020

Format 750 ml

Vintage 2020

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Red

Malbec

Blueberry,

Black Fruit,

Black Pepper

Description

Les Ailes de Mercuès is a modern and expressive red wine from the historic Château de Mercuès estate in Cahors, the birthplace of Malbec. Crafted from 100% Malbec grapes, this... Read More

Food Pairing

Red Meat

Game & Venison

Cured Meat

Occasion

Friends Get Together

Alcohol : 14%

Color

Pale Medium Deep

Body

Light Medium Full

Dryness

Sweet Dry Very Dry

Fruitiness

Low Moderate High

DESCRIPTION

Les Ailes de Mercuès is a modern and expressive red wine from the historic Château de Mercuès estate in Cahors, the birthplace of Malbec. Crafted from 100% Malbec grapes, this cuvée captures the fruit-forward intensity and smooth structure that make Cahors wines both powerful and refined. Vibrant, elegant, and beautifully balanced, it reflects the estate’s commitment to producing accessible yet authentic expressions of the region’s terroir.

EYE

Deep garnet-red with violet reflections, dense and brilliant, revealing concentration and vibrancy.

NOSE

Complex and intense, with aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and plum, mingled with notes of spice, cocoa, and a subtle touch of oak. Hints of violet and graphite add freshness and elegance.

MOUTH

Full-bodied and silky, the palate delivers layers of juicy dark fruit supported by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. The mid-palate shows a harmonious blend of richness and freshness, while the finish is long, smooth, and delicately spiced, echoing notes of black fruit and mineral tension.

PAIRING

Perfect with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, duck confit, or hearty stews. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, mushroom dishes, and rich Mediterranean cuisine — ideal for autumn dinners or festive occasions.

Château de Mercuès

Perched high above the Lot River, Château de Mercuès dates back to the 13th century and has long been a symbol of prestige in Cahors. Revived in the 1980s by Georges Vigouroux, the estate now combines its centuries-old heritage with cutting-edge winemaking techniques. The vineyard spans 32 hectares of gravel and clay-limestone soils, producing wines that blend depth, finesse, and exceptional typicity.

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Sud-Ouest

Known as France's hidden corner, this area south of Bordeaux and near the Spanish border has much of the quality of Bordeaux wines but without the high price tags. There are four sub regions each with unique soil, grapes and climate. Like Boardeaux, the vineyards can be found along the Dordogne river where the climate is slightly warmer. The Cahors region is the most famous and is known for being the birth place of the malbec grape. Their wines are aged in oak, deeply inky colored and rich in tannins. Madiran showcases a unique highly tannic red grape call Tannat giving bold dry style red wines. Lasty this region produces excellent approchable and aromatic dry and sweet white wines, from the Côtes de Gascogne with grapes such as Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc or Gros and Petit Manseng. The Sud Ouest region is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability and full of great valued wines to discover and share.

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