Intense and alluring aroma of fruit and red berries. When you taste it, you will experience a beautiful Malbec with soft tannins, fruity nuances, and charming, southern French spices. A fine representative of Cahors and the royal wine estate.<\/p>\n
Malbec is not widely planted in France, but in Cahors and on the royal wine estate, it is an important grape, creating rich, charming red wines.<\/p>\n
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\nThe aroma has high intensity with vanilla, oak, coconut, dark berries, and sweet tobacco.<\/p>\n
Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx
\nCh\u00e2teau de Cayx, located in the heart of the Cahors district, dates back to the 15th century when it was built to control navigation on the Lot River. The castle is perched on the slope of a hill, offering views of the Lot River and the small village of Ca\u00efx, which is part of the Luzech municipality. The royal couple purchased Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx in 1974, and extensive renovations were carried out. The Prince Consort, who was from the area and a great lover of art, spent several years creating a truly authentic architectural legacy at the castle. Today, Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx stands as a beautiful 18th-century residence with four round towers dating back to the 15th century, and a corner tower that dominates the structure. In front of the southern facade, a large terrace overlooks the vineyards. The spelling of the name Ca\u00efx has changed several times over the centuries. Examples include Caysse, Cays, Cais, or Ca\u00efx. Prince Henrik chose the spelling Cayx, as it is easier to pronounce and to avoid a misinterpretation of the French phoneme “ai.”<\/p>\n
How does Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx taste?
\nFor many years, Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx was known for its stable, classic, but relatively ordinary Cahors wines. However, the estate has taken a quantum leap in quality since 2009 when the young oenologist and winemaker, Alexandre G\u00e9lis, was hired. G\u00e9lis immediately saw the great, untapped potential at Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx, and since his appointment, he has worked closely with the Prince Consort towards a more controlled and improved management of the estate\u2019s wines. The results are striking when tasting the latest vintages of Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx. They are, quite simply, a benchmark for how far one can go with the right mindset and goals\u2014without compromising the authentic and local character of each wine!<\/p>\n
Which grapes grow at Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx?
\nAt the initiative of Prince Henrik, Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx gradually regained its impressive 21-hectare vineyards, which ideally face south and overlook a bend in the Lot River. The upper part of the terroir lies on predominantly limestone terraces, while the lower part is on limestone terraces with gravel and collapsed material from the limestone plateau. 80% of the vineyards are planted with Malbec, and apart from 4 hectares of Chardonnay, the remaining area is planted with Tannat and Merlot\u2014all cultivated as environmentally friendly and sustainably as possible. Since the vineyards have been gradually replanted since 1975, the average age of the vines at Ch\u00e2teau de Cayx is around 25 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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