{"product_id":"cahors-vignerons-de-parnac-2004","title":"Cuvée Prestige Cahors Rigal 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvée Prestige Cahors 2004 is a red wine selected by F.J. Rigal, originating from the Sud-Ouest region of France. Classified under the Appellation Cahors Contrôlée, this release is designated as a \"Cuvée Exceptionnelle.\" The wine is crafted with an alcohol content of 12 percent and a residual sugar level of 2 grams per liter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCahors is situated in the Lot valley south of Périgord and was granted AOC status in 1971. The broader Sud-Ouest region, nestled between Bordeaux, Dordogne, Toulouse, and the Pyrenees, is characterized by a wide variety of climates and soils, ranging from cool mountainous vineyards to warm river valleys. In Cahors, the climate is shaped by a mix of Atlantic and continental influences, resulting in sunny summers and significant diurnal temperature variations. The vineyards are primarily spread across two main terroirs: the alluvial terraces along the Lot valley and the elevated limestone plateaus known as Les Causses, which sit at altitudes above 250 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced from a blend of Malbec and Merlot. Cahors is widely recognized as the historical cradle of Malbec, where the grape is locally referred to as Côt or Auxerrois. By appellation rules, Malbec must constitute at least 70 percent of the blend in Cahors, providing a stricter and rockier expression compared to the Argentine style. The addition of Merlot, a classic grape frequently cultivated in regions like Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Northern Italy, complements the local Malbec in the final composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57365274132806,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1086_2b065922-26bf-4425-8c9f-9842729824a4.jpg?v=1789371276","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/cahors-vignerons-de-parnac-2004","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}