Crocus “L’Atelier” Malbec · Cahors, France · 2022

The Moment

Before Malbec became famous in Argentina, it had a home in southwest France.

Cahors is where the grape built its reputation — darker, more structured, and a little more mysterious than its New World cousins. The 2022 Crocus “L’Atelier” captures that character beautifully.

It’s bold, earthy, and full of dark fruit, with the kind of savory depth that makes you slow down and notice what’s in your glass.

What It Feels Like

Think a rustic French dinner table — roasted meats, earthy vegetables, candlelight, and a red wine that holds the whole meal together.

Cahors Malbec tends to lean more savory and structured than the fruit-forward styles many people know. The result is a wine that feels grounded, layered, and built for food.

In the Glass

Aromatics
Blackberry, plum, and dark cherry layered with cocoa, spice, and subtle earth.

Palate
Dense dark fruit unfolds alongside notes of graphite, warm spice, and savory herbs.

Texture
Medium-plus body with firm but polished tannins and balanced acidity.

Finish
Long, structured, and slightly mineral with lingering dark fruit and spice.

Why We Love This Bottle

Malbec’s Original Home
Cahors has been producing Malbec for centuries and remains one of the grape’s most distinctive expressions.

Old World Structure
Compared to New World styles, Cahors Malbec emphasizes structure, minerality, and savory complexity.

Serious Value
These wines often deliver depth and age-worthiness well beyond their price.

It’s Malbec with a deeper story.

Pair It With

• Grilled steak or lamb
• Duck confit
• Mushroom dishes
• Hearty stews or cassoulet
• Aged cheeses

Cahors Malbec thrives alongside rich, savory food.

Technical Notes

Producer: Crocus
Region: Cahors AOC, Southwest France
Grape: Malbec

Body: Medium-Plus
Structure: Firm tannins · balanced acidity

Flavor Profile
Blackberry · Plum · Cocoa · Graphite · Spice

Drink Window
2024–2032