{"product_id":"crocus-l-atelier-malbec-cahors-france-2022","title":"Crocus “L’Atelier” Malbec · Cahors, France · 2022","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"25kijz\" data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eBefore Malbec became famous in Argentina, it had a home in southwest France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eCahors 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eIt’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6qj0tf\" data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eThink \u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"854\"\u003ea rustic French dinner table\u003c\/strong\u003e — roasted meats, earthy vegetables, candlelight, and a red wine that holds the whole meal together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCahors 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1otgyhe\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eBlackberry, plum, and dark cherry layered with cocoa, spice, and subtle earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eDense dark fruit unfolds alongside notes of graphite, warm spice, and savory herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eMedium-plus body with firm but polished tannins and balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eLong, structured, and slightly mineral with lingering dark fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4t4gcg\" data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eMalbec’s Original Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eCahors has been producing Malbec for centuries and remains one of the grape’s most distinctive expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eOld World Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eCompared to New World styles, Cahors Malbec emphasizes structure, minerality, and savory complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eSerious Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eThese wines often deliver depth and age-worthiness well beyond their price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eIt’s Malbec with a deeper story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xeashf\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e• Grilled steak or lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e• Duck confit\u003cbr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e• Mushroom dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e• Hearty stews or cassoulet\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e• Aged cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eCahors Malbec thrives alongside rich, savory food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mkmbfa\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eProducer: Crocus\u003cbr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eRegion: Cahors AOC, Southwest France\u003cbr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eGrape: Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eBody: Medium-Plus\u003cbr data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eStructure: Firm tannins · balanced acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003cbr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eBlackberry · Plum · Cocoa · Graphite · Spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eDrink Window\u003cbr data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e2024–2032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46025397207228,"sku":"179","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/Crocus_L_Atelier_Malbec_Cahors_France_2022.jpg?v=1772833592","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/crocus-l-atelier-malbec-cahors-france-2022","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}