A very nice Cahors from Berangeraie!

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TN: `05 Domaine La Berangeraie Cuvee Maurin, Cahors.

Paul Strang in his new book giver this domaine a very good write up, more traditional than some of the properties in the area, seems to be the general gist.

100% Malbec vinified in tank, 3 cuvees, non-filtered. $22 Cdn, 13% alc. Opened and decanted half hour. Blobs of sediment noted, good natural cork, cellared for 6 months.

Color. Dark purple, medium intense centre/looks appealing.

Nose. Cherry, cassis, raspberry, floral, “cocoa” from across the table. Nice smooth aromatics, better on day 2 but no big overnight transition. I just like it!

Palate. Initial entry thoughts were dry, traditional style, red fruits, pepper, fine tannins. Medium-bodied, juicy acidity somewhat, “boysenberry”. Very appealing style of Cahors, drinks well now. Dusty earthy finish, this malbec tells me what the grape can do when handled properly and without all that modern hoop-la!!
Day 2 hint of some riper fruit and nice secondary character. See the 06 is on the shelf, Im in!

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Thanks for the note, Bob. I’ll look out for this one.

FYI - looks like Weygandt imports this into the US, and there is a page on their site with a review from David Schildnecht:

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