Clos La Coutale Cahors 2007

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Wine Spectator

There's a sense of elegance to the well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of sage, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf on the long, powerful finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported.

Wine Advocate

Philippe Bernede’s 2007 Cahors – a 80:20 Malbec:Merlot blend – continues Clos la Coutale’s long-running streak of excellence. Smelling – much as did the 2006 – of ripe mulberries, cassis, cardamom, carob, and black walnut husks, it offers a juicy and expansive palate through less sense of density and less textural refinement than that predecessor. Peppery pungency, sirloin juices, and faintly tart black fruits dominate a long if slightly lean finish. Paired properly – especially with grilled meats, where its element of freshness and precisely its lack of weightiness will prove welcome – this will serve admirably over the coming 3-4 years, and might even pick up some richness and further complexity.