Clos de Gamot 2020 Le Gamotin, Cahors

STAFF PICK!

"Not just a great value but also an incredible wine! Cahors is the birthplace of Malbec which is the variety used to make this wine. Round tannins, lovely structure that calls for food. That said, you can enjoy a very nice glass while watching your favorite show on the couch. Fruit forward, excellent concentration, and a ton of pleasure from this wine from the Southwest of France." - Francis Castillo, Wine Express Wine Concierge

The wines of Clos de Gamot are the humble benchmark of Malbec from this area, with the Jouffreau family passing winemaking traditions from father to son since 1610. There have been more than a few bumps along the way, yet the Jouffreau's had remained true to their vines, never abandoning their traditional grapes for trends and continuing to bottle wines when others in the region had defaulted.

The philosophy of the Jouffreau family is simple: be good farmers. give things time, observe nature, be respectful. This approach has seen vines ageing back to 1885 still producing intense, great fruit. The vineyard is located on the second and third of the Lot river's terraces, composed of pebbles, gravel, and quartz mixed with alluvium of the Lot. With no use of herbicide, the workload on the vineyard is enormous.

For this special Le Gamotin bottling, grapes are selected from a plot within the Domaine with a limited yield of 40 hl/ha. The terroir is made of clay and limestone, as well as pebbles. Vines are worked sustainably in accordance with the family's long tradition. Vinification is shorter, with gentle pumping over to deliver a brighter and more approachable Malbec, with plenty of personality.

Spicy earth aromas on the nose alongside red berries, cherries and notes of fresh tobacco. The spice and earth notes continue on to a mid-palate packed with red and black fruits. There's a freshness and balance to accompany the fruit, making for a thirst quenching drop in the Clos de Gamot spirit!

This is an ideal pairing for grilled red meats, tapas or a good ole fashioned burger off the grill.  A tremendous value!