FDUK FrenchDuck UK latest items

Georges Vigouroux - although this company acts partly as a negociant, it also owns and runs a number of fine Cahors Chateaux such as Chateau de Mercuès, Chateau Leret-Monpezat, Chateau de Caix and Chateau de Haut Serre. Amongst the new wines they feature an exciting new blend called "Pigmentum" which as the name suggests is deeply coloured, but also a really juicy, fruity style of Malbec (almost "New World" dare we say!). This wine was featured on a recent BBC Radio 4 Food Programme, when Andrew Jefford tasted it with a major wine buyer - the conclusion was very positive, especially at a price point of £5.00 retail.
The wine is stocked in the UK by Advintage Wines
Pigmentum 2003 Cahors, SAS Georges Vigouroux "Pigmentum is Latin and means “object that gives colour”. It is a historic name reminding us of the Roman origin of the wine. In the 15th century Pigmentum was a well known wine liquor. The current 100% Malbec version is an beautiful drinkable wine with the dark colour of the Cahors, but with lot’s of fruit and smooth tannins. The launch in France was a grand success as we are sure it will be in the UK. The producers treat the wine as a whole concept, it reflects the much improved quality of Cahors wines in a modern labelled antique brown bottle with a deep punt. The orange stands for the warmth and enthusiasm with which this wine is produced. Combination of taste and outlook works really well! £5.00 Further information" - see Advintage Wine's Website
Advintage Wines also stock Cahors AC Chateau de Caix 1999 - " a blend of Auxerrois, Merlot and Tannat. A complex dark wine with a smooth long finish. Ideal for the Christmas period and a definite example of the revolutionary improvement of the production in the Cahors region" £9.00
and Château Leret Monpezat 2002 - " This was the first vineyard managed by Vigouroux, which has set the benchmark for the high quality of all the appellations produced.... a blend of Malbec, Merlot and Tannat and has a strong character as it has a higher percentage of tannat than the Caïx wine. The “terroir” and the maturing in oak barrels for up to 24 months defines the wine with ruby red colour. The taste has hints of black currants and vanilla, “Taste it and you will never tire of it” is the motto of Jean-Baptiste the owner. An elegant wine which can be accompanied with red meats, game and cheese." £8.00 from Advintage Wines
For more information on Cahors Wines see our website at www.frenchduck.co.uk/frenchwines.htm