Queue de Pressoir

Clos D'Audhuy · Cahors, France

“Queue De Pressoir” highlights the obscure ségalin grape, a nearly-forgotten variety indigenous to Cahors, known for its tannic, rustic character. It is vinified in an almost rosé-like fashion; lightly extracted, thus allowing the more delicate elements of the grape to come through.. Combined with 30% “end of press” malbec from Benoit’s ‘Polissons’ rosé, this is an easy drinking, off-the-beaten-path low tannin red wine with bright bursts of ripe red berries (strawberry/raspberry).

Farming
Certified organic

Harvest type
Hand harvested

Grape type
70% Segalin 30% Malbec

Age of the vineyard
Planted in 1965

Vessel process
Stainless steel

Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil composition
Limestone and calcareous clay

Annual production
3,500 bottles

Vinification
Segalin is vinified like a rose: early harvest, direct press and low temperature vinification. To bring more structure the end of press used for Polissons rose is blended with the segalin.