Chateau Pineraie Cahors Malbec 2022 vs Familia Gil La Bien Planta 2024
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £16.25 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Grenache, Garnacha |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Chateau Pineraie Cahors Malbec 2022
Château Pineraie Cahors Tradition is a classic expression of Malbec from its ancestral home in southwest France. This refined wine captures the power and depth of the Cahors terroir, offering an authentic taste of the region that inspired the global success of Argentinian Malbec. Meet the producer Château Pineraie is a family-run estate in Cahors, managed by the Burc family since 1456. The property spans 37 hectares across the Lot Valley, where ancient alluvial soils, limestone plateaux, and clay-marl terraces create a mosaic of terroirs. The Burc family’s philosophy combines traditional winemaking with sustainable vineyard management, using minimal intervention and careful yield control to ensure the highest quality fruit. Production The vineyards are planted primarily to Malbec (known locally as Côt) with a small proportion of Merlot. Grapes are hand-sorted and vinified under controlled temperatures of around 30°C. A long maceration of two to three weeks enhances colour, structure, and aromatic depth, supported by frequent pumping over and aeration. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels—20% new—to integrate flavour and texture. Only light filtration is used before bottling to preserve purity and fruit character. Tasting notes Deep ruby in colour, this wine opens with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, cherry, and plum, framed by notes of spice and subtle oak. The palate is full-bodied and layered, displaying juicy black fruit, hints of pepper, and chalky tannins that lend grip and freshness. A long, balanced finish reveals both elegance and structure. Food match Perfect with roasted or grilled red meats, pork in peppercorn or wine sauces, and hearty game dishes. It also pairs beautifully with mature hard cheeses such as Comté or Manchego. Grape Malbec 85%, Merlot 15%
Familia Gil La Bien Planta 2024
La Bien Plantá is a tender, elegant red wine from the DO Almansa in Spain , crafted from 100% Garnacha Tinta cultivated organically and biodynamically at approximately 700 metres altitude by Bodegas Juan Gil. Delicate, pure, and fresh in style, it has been described as Spain's answer to Pinot Noir , and it is not hard to see why. Why You'll Love It The Gil family have been producers in Jumilla since the early 20th century, but La Bien Plantá represents a very different side of south-east Spanish winemaking. Where the region is better known for powerful, sun-drenched reds, this high-altitude, organically and biodynamically farmed Garnacha delivers something altogether more refined and unexpected: a wine of purity, delicacy, and aromatic lift that challenges every assumption about what Garnacha from this part of Spain can be. Winemaker Bartolomé Abellán has crafted a genuinely new-wave expression that rewards curious drinkers. Vineyard & Production Garnacha Tinta vines are cultivated organically and biodynamically at approximately 700 metres altitude in the DO Almansa, where the high elevation moderates the heat of south-east Spain and preserves the natural freshness and aromatic intensity that define this wine. Organic and biodynamic farming ensures the health of the soil and the purity of the fruit, with no synthetic inputs used in the vineyard. Vegan. Tasting Notes Delicate aromas of berry fruit with floral notes on the nose. The palate is elegant and fresh, with red and black fruits giving juicy acidity and savoury characters balanced by soft, supple, and persistent tannins. A wine of real purity and finesse. Perfect Pairings Excellent with vegetable and mushroom pasta dishes, pork sausages, and grilled meats. Also a natural partner for roasted chicken, charcuterie, and light lamb dishes. Grape Varieties Garnacha 100%
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