Château de Rouffiac, Tradition Cahors 2022

Château de Rouffiac’s Tradition Cahors 2022 is a characterful Malbec-driven red from one of the historic homes of the grape. Sourced from the right bank of the Lot in Cahors, it reflects the region’s long legacy of bold, expressive reds with a modern, carefully crafted touch.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, expect a deep, dark ruby color with the concentration typical of Cahors. The nose leans toward ripe black fruits, plum, and blackberry, supported by subtle notes of spice, cocoa, and well-integrated oak from partial aging in new French barrels. On the palate, this is likely to be structured and generous, with firm but polished tannins, fresh dark fruit, and a mineral edge shaped by the clay-limestone soils and river influence. The combination of concrete and oak aging should bring both purity and depth, giving the wine good balance now and the potential to develop further over the next few years.

Production
Château de Rouffiac sits in the Lot river basin, one of the key terroirs of Cahors, where south-facing vineyards benefit from varied altitudes, clay-limestone soils, and the moderating influence of the river. The estate’s vines are spread across different soil types on the right bank of the Lot, helping create complexity and balance in the finished wines. For the Tradition cuvée, grapes are hand-harvested at full tannic ripeness, carefully destemmed, and lightly crushed before fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats. Maceration lasts around 25 days to encourage refined extraction, followed by 12 months of aging, with 40% matured in new French oak barrels and the rest in concrete to preserve fruit and freshness. The estate works sustainably and with very low sulfur use, aiming for maximum aromatic expression and a clean, reliable result.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for grilled red meats, duck breast, lamb, game, or slow-cooked dishes with herbs and rich sauces. It also works well with mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours, especially if drinking it young, to let the aromatics open and the tannins soften.

Producer
Château de Rouffiac is a well-situated estate in Cahors, a region widely regarded as the birthplace of Malbec. The vineyard’s first plantings date back to 1971, alongside the creation of the Cahors appellation, giving the property a meaningful place in the modern history of the region. Under owner Stéphane Revel and his team, the estate has built a reputation for sustainable, low-intervention winemaking that highlights purity, expression, and regional identity.

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