Château de Cayx

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

  Item no.: 22197283-5540

  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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  • 69,50
    1pcs.
    60,50EUR
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  Château de Cayx Rogomme du Prince de Danemark Liqueur 50 cl 17%

  Item no.: 22197283-5599

  Deep in the Cahors district, where the river Lot winds through golden vineyards, stands Château de Cayx, the chateau the Danish royal couple made their French home. From here comes Rogomme du Prince de Danemark, a liqueur that carries the chateau's story forward in every glass.

  Expert description

  Château de Cayx Rogomme du Prince de Danemark Liqueur is a French dessert liqueur at 17% ABV, produced at Château de Cayx in Cahors, France. The 50 CL bottle pays tribute to the estate's long history, which dates back to the 15th century, when it was originally built to control navigation on the river Lot. The Danish royal couple bought Château de Cayx in 1974, and Prince Henrik in particular left his mark on the estate through extensive renovations and a deep passion for wine and art. Under winemaker Alexandre Gélis, quality has risen markedly, and the south-facing plots planted mainly with Malbec today form the foundation for the estate's wines and liqueurs.

  The name "Rogomme" is an old French term meaning "a blend", and the liqueur is exactly that: a composition of grape must and grape brandy from the chateau's own Malbec grapes, left to mature together. The result is a nut-brown, full-bodied liqueur with natural sweetness balanced by a light acidity, a style reminiscent of the classic French vin de liqueur, carrying Château de Cayx's own signature.

  Taste

  The nose offers dark berries, roasted nuts, honey and a touch of spiced gingerbread, while the palate unfolds with notes of raisins, candied fruit, mandarin and a warm caramel sweetness. The finish is long and soft with a closing touch of cinnamon and cloves.

  Specifications

  Name: Rogomme du Prince de Danemark
  Producer: Château de Cayx
  Region/Country: Cahors, France
  Type: French Dessert Liqueur
  Main ingredients: Grape must and grape brandy from Malbec
  ABV: 17%
  Size: 50 CL
  Serving suggestion: Enjoyed as a digestif after dinner, with a cheese board, or lightly chilled alongside chocolate and nut desserts

  Flavour profile

  Sweet · Nutty · Spiced · Full-bodied

  Did you know?

  The Danish royal couple spent every late summer at Château de Cayx and took part in the harvest themselves, a tradition that made the estate one of the most talked-about wine houses in Cahors.

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  • 49,50
    1pcs.
    43,00EUR