Preaching to the Cahors

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Zachary Ross

Zachary Ross
2004 Domaine Cosse-Maisonneuve Cahors "Les Laquets"
Excellent, too young. This youngish domaine leans more to the traditional style of Cahors, although in this case there is a modest amount of new oak. The wine is highly aromatic, nicely fruited, and well structured wine that betrays just a slight sign of oak influence. I look forward to following its development over the next 5-10 years.

2004 Clos de Gamot Cahors
Nothing like drinking a wine 15 years too early. This is a real gem, though, super pure and with terrific spine. The wine is young, tannic, and as unspoofilated as one could ever hope to see. It's also pretty darn nice right now. Must.Buy.More.

2005 Chteau du Cayrou Cahors
Superb. Wonderfully proportioned, with dark, almost sweet fruit submerged within the amply tannic structure. More open than the Gamot. Just a beauty. Also, cheap: $15, not delivered. Already.Bought.More.
 
Thanks for the notes. Some people have been complaining about lackluster efforts from the Jouffreau folks in recent years but sounds like you had a couple of good ones. I haven't kept up as much as I should have but I liked the wines in the past.
 
Thanks Rahsaan. I don't have a lot of experience with the two Jouffreau domaines, but the ones I've had have been excellent. I really enjoyed both of these and feel good about their prospects in the future.
 
originally posted by Zachary Ross:
Thanks Rahsaan. I don't have a lot of experience with the two Jouffreau domaines, but the ones I've had have been excellent. I really enjoyed both of these and feel good about their prospects in the future.
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Thank you! It's almost making me want to buy some Gamot. My purchasing has really narrowed/focused in the past few years.

I have great memories of drinking a bunch of the different Gamot cuvees from the early 80s in the early 00s. Even better that I could buy them from the domaine and not have to cellar them for 20 years myself!
 
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