Wine Region
Cahors
Cahors is the original Malbec homeland — dark, structured Cot wines on limestone plateaus along the Lot River, requiring age and hearty food to soften tannin.
Geographic context
- Climate: Continental with Atlantic influence
- Soils: limestone, clay, gravel
- Elevation: 200–350m
Parent region
Typical grape varieties
- malbec
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
FAQ
- Is Cahors Malbec the same as Argentina?
- Same grape (Cot/Malbec) but Cahors is typically darker, firmer, and more tannic.