Chateau du Cedre Marcel Malbec 2023

100% Malbec from the Verhaeghe family's purchased fruit grown on the first and second terraces close to the Lot River, farmed organically without certification — the estate banned pesticides over two decades ago. Fully destemmed and crushed with a 3-4 day cold soak to extract colour and gentle tannin, then pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel before maturing in concrete tanks for 6-8 months — no oak. The result shows the soft, juicy side of Malbec: bright red cherry and plum fruit, soft tannins and sprightly, refreshing acidity. Vibrant, youthful and versatile — a transparent, charming interpretation of Southwest French Malbec, distinctly fresher than its Argentine counterpart.