COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Château La Reyne
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Reyne Prestige is a red wine from the Cahors AOC in Southwest France, primarily made from Malbec (Côt). The estate, Château La Reyne, is a family-run property with a history of five generations of winemakers. The current generation, led by Johan Vidal, has focused on enhancing the expression of the terroir through practices like increased planting density and reduced yields. The estate achieved organic farming certification in 2023. Cahors is a region with a deep historical connection to the Malbec grape, with the appellation's soils and climate being particularly suited to its cultivation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Malbec is known as 'Côt' in its homeland of Cahors.
Fact 02
Château La Reyne has been practicing organic farming, achieving certification in 2023.
Fact 03
The estate's vines have an average age of 42 years, contributing to wine complexity.
Fact 04
The Vidal family has been making wine for five generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château La Reyne Prestige is produced by Château La Reyne, a family estate with a long history. The vineyard management emphasizes organic practices, including natural grassing and manual work, with an average vine age of 42 years. The estate has undergone restructuring, with efforts to increase planting density and reduce yields to enhance grape quality. While specific vinification details for the 2018 vintage are not extensively available, the producer's approach focuses on producing wines that express the terroir. Recent vintages suggest a winemaking style that is less dominated by oak, allowing the fruit and regional characteristics to come forward.
