Malbec Blind Tasting: The War in Cahors

BARRAMUNDAYS WINE & VINYL
Auxerrois, Cot, Pressac = Malbec


Rich, smooth tannins and big fruit laced with vanilla and tobacco are characteristics of the wine most commonly associated with Argentina: Malbec. (The grape was introduced to the region in the mid-nineteenth century). Tonight, however, we turn towards the Old World to find out how the climate and geography of Cahors, France influences this grape. After all, Malbec originated there as much as 2,000 years ago!

The popularity of "the Black Wine of Cahors" increased greatly especially among the English following the marriage in 1152 of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantagenet, soon to be King of England. This support was cemented under the protection of Henry Plantagenet's successor, Henry the 3rd. Now that Argentinian Malbecs enjoy so much popularity in the new world, Cahors is beginning to come back into it's own: especially now that many producers are naming their wines Malbec instead of the old local terms Auxerrois, or Cot.

Join us for a blind tasting that will open your eyes: how does the more austere terrior of France influence this well-loved wine? We will be pouring two traditional wines paired with one more geared towards our American taste profile.

With our own DJ Ilmo spinning vinyl all night. And cheese from Saxelby's.

Tonight!
at Barramundi
67 Clinton St.

NYC