Château de Cayx le Rose Malbec du Prince, IGP Rosé Wine France 75 cl 13,5%

Since 1974, Château de Cayx in Cahors has been the Danish royal family's French home - bought by Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik the very summer they heard the château was for sale. This bottle carries the Queen's own watercolour on the label.

Expert's Description

Château de Cayx 2017 Les Aquarelles de Majesté Magnum is a Red Wine from Cahors, France made from Malbec, bottled at 13.5% ABV.

The wine comes from 35-year-old vines on just seven hectares of south-facing plots with clay-limestone soil - conditions that give the Malbec grape ideal conditions for depth and complexity. The vintage was bottled in a limited number, exclusively as magnums, and the label is illustrated by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe with a motif of the vineyards surrounding the château, making the bottle a collector's item in its own right.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe berries, warm spices and a discreet earthy note, typical of Cahors' "black wine".

Palate

Rich and concentrated, with dark berries - especially blackcurrant and blackberry - spiced nuances and a lightly sweet fullness.

Finish

Long and mature, with an elegant tannin structure giving both power and finesse.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 16-18°C, ideally decanted about an hour before serving. The wine pairs with game, beef tenderloin and mature cheeses - or lay it down, as it will happily develop further with time.

Specifications

Name: Les Aquarelles de Majesté
Producer/Winery: Château de Cayx
Region/Country: Cahors, France
Appellation/Classification: Cahors AOC
Grape Variety(ies): Malbec
Vintage: 2017
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 150 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting Recommended: Yes, around 1 hour
Glass Type: Red Wine Glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Dark Fruit · Spiced · Tannic

Investment Potential

Medium. A limited release available only as magnums, a historic royal label illustrated by Queen Margrethe herself, and a well-regarded estate make this bottle interesting to collectors - particularly given the Danish royal connection.

Did You Know?

Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik bought Château de Cayx in 1974, the same summer they heard the château - close to Prince Henrik's childhood home - was for sale. It has since been the Danish royal family's French holiday residence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Château de Cayx 2017 Les Aquarelles de Majesté

What does the wine taste like?

Dark berries like blackcurrant and blackberry, spiced nuances, and a long, mature finish with elegant tannins.

What grape is the wine made from?

Malbec, the grape Cahors is known for.

Why is the bottle only available as a magnum?

Les Aquarelles de Majesté was bottled in a limited number, exclusively as 150 cl magnums.

What does the label depict?

A watercolour of the vineyards surrounding the château, painted by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe.

Is the wine worth it?

The combination of limited release, royal history and the estate's reputation makes it interesting both to drink and to collect.

How should the wine be served?

At 16-18°C, ideally decanted about an hour before serving.