Clos de Gamot Cahors 'Le Gamotin' Rouge '23

From 80-year-old Malbec vines on the iron-rich terrefort soils of Cahors, this "little Gamot" displays a near-opaque purple-black core. The nose explodes with primal aromas of macerated black plums, violets, and freshly cracked pepper with an underlying ferrous minerality. The palate offers remarkable density - flavors of blueberry compote, bitter chocolate, and roasted game unfold with muscular yet refined tannins that earned 93-95 point scores. Aged 18 months in old foudres, this 14% alcohol Malbec finishes with a mouthwatering salinity that lingers for minutes. Decant for ribeye or cellar until 2028+ - the 2022 vintage produced Cahors of uncommon elegance and aging potential.