WINE TYPE: Red
The Filhol family has lived in Vire-sur-Lot for 5 generations and has always cultivated wine. It has profited from the expansion oh Cahors's wine to give rise to the Château de Hauterive which it runs.
The latest generation, Gilles and Dominique have been at the head of the business since 1984, when Gilles obtained his diploma of school of Viticuluture and Oenologie of the Tour Blanche. With his father he started a family firm, being by his brother two years later, after Dominique has completed a diploma in arboriculture. Their objectives are to produce Cahors wine which is at the same time authentic and modern.
The Château de Hauterive covers an area of 20 hectares and extends over the second and third terraces of the Lot valley in Vire sur Lot, the most wine-growing commune of the appellation and renowned for the quality and notoriety of its wines. The vines are cultivated with a constant concern for the respect of the environment by practicing a reasoned culture. The soils of various and complementary nature of clay-gravel and clayey-limestone type enjoy a favourable exposure.
Harvest date at optimum maturity, set by analytical and taste controls. Traditional vinification carried out in stainless steel tanks separately, grape variety by grape variety with temperature control during fermentation.
Maceration 15 to 21 days which allows to extract all the potential of the 2 grape varieties while keeping a supple but fleshy structure.
A Cahors with a deep garnet colour. Intense energy dominated by aromas of red fruits and spices. Round palate with silky tannins, aftertaste.
The famous Black Wine of Cahors, full of red fruit and spicy hints, ideal with charcuterie or duck confit
Aging: 5 to 10 years
Culinary Recommendation: Serve at 16-17 ° C. Paired with red meats, confits, duck breasts, game and flavorful cheeses.
Under the law of Singapore, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business.
