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Clos la Coutale Cahors Malbec 2023

$1799

Before Malbec conquered Argentina, it had a home: Cahors, in France's southwest, where the grape earned the nickname "black wine" for its inky depth. Clos la Coutale has been Kermit Lynch's benchmark Cahors for over forty years, the bottle a generation of drinkers reaches for when they want structure and character without the fuss. Philippe Bernede blends roughly 80% Malbec with a little Merlot to round the edges, then ages it 8 to 12 months in a mix of big oak foudres and used Bordeaux barrels, so the oak seasons rather than shouts. It's rustic in the best sense — built for the table and for a few years in the cellar.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Clos la Coutale

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Malbec

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

<p>Blend:80% Malbec, 20% Merlot</br>Appellation: Cahors</br>Country: France</br>Region: Southwest</br>Producer:Clos La Coutale</br>Winemaker: Philippe Bernède</br>Vineyard: 60 ha</br>Soil:Gravel, Limestone, Clay</br>Aging: Aged in foudre and 1-2 years old barrels from Bordeaux grand cru for one year before bottling</br>Farming:Traditional</br>Alcohol:13.5%</br></p>

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Cassoulet, duck confit, grilled lamb, sausages, or a hard aged cheese.

Tasting Profile

Medium- to full-bodied, deep and dark, with black plum, earth, and a savory herbal edge over real grip.

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