Argentina and Cahors battle it out in Malbec Tasting with Anthony Rose, Bordeaux, June 22

Argentina and Cahors battle it out in Malbec Tasting with Anthony Rose, Bordeaux, June 22

by Serge the Concierge

Take 40 minutes, 12 Malbecs, 6 from Argentina, 6 from Cahors add to the mix British wine personality, Anthony Rose and you have a great wine session.

Vinexpo

It took place earlier today, June 22 at Vinexpo (photo above courtesy Vinexpo) in Bordeaux.

The 12 wines were:

Malbecs AOC Cahors : Mas del Périé 2008, Château de Gaudou 2006, Château la Caminade Cuvée la Commandery 2006, Château de Haute Serre 2005, Clos Triguedina cuvée Probus 2007, Château le Cèdre cuvée le Cèdre 2006

Malbecs from Argentina : Catena Zapata Adrianna Vyd 2005, Mendel Unus 2006, Sophenia Synthesis 2007, Colomé Malbec Estate 2007, Ricardo Santos Malbec 2007, Vinalba Patagonia Malbec Syrah 2007.

Check Anthony Rose piece At Mendoza's 1,000 or so metres of altitude, the malbec grape thrives on sunshine (Independent, January 24, 2009).

Want to explore some of the less traveled appellations and offerings from Southern France besides Cahors such as Gaillac read Anthony Rose wide ranging piece on his Journal South-West France: Ancient and Modern – Part 1 (June 9) includes suggested wine buys.

Got wind of the Bordeaux tasting thanks to Blackisphere, All Things Cahors, All the Time (in French or English).

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