Description
Château de Gaudou is situated in Cahors, the historic southwestern region of France, where Fabrice Durou is the seventh generation to make wine on the family estate. Guided by nearly 300 years of winemaking tradition and inspired by modern technical innovations, the young vigneron creates structured, yet approachable wines with focused fruit expression.
The Gaudou estate sits in Vire-sur-Lot, home to the most prestigious vineyards in the region, and the Château adheres to organic farming practices and meticulous vineyard management. Fabrice has developed a cru-based philosophy, with the intention of showcasing the unique characteristics of each vineyard block he is farming. The variety of soil types and exposures within the estate drives the complexity in its finished wines. Most vines on the estate are considered old vine—with some still on original rootstock, and planted as far back as the late 1800s!
100% Malbec, the grapes were hand-picked and underwent a five-week maceration. Aged 18 months in new oak barrels.
Opaque black-red robe. Meaty aromas of stewed black fruits and dusty earth. The palate is richly textured, showing layers of desiccated blackberry, red and black licorice with and iron-rich weightiness. Superb structure, showing finesse through the extended finish.
