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Château Cantelauze-Mézy
Château Cantelauze-Mézy, organic Cahors from Duravel: malbec, Parcelle Tréjet cuvée, direct from the estate...
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Château Cantelauze: an exceptional terroir in AOC Cahors
Château Cantelauze
An organic estate in Duravel, in AOC Cahors, acquired in 2011 by Marcel Mezy. 12 hectares (Malbec and Merlot), two climates and two soils, certified organic since 2015. Plot-selection cuvee Le Trejet.
Located in Duravel, within the AOC Cahors, Château Cantelauze enjoys an exceptional terroir, influenced by two climates, Atlantic and Mediterranean. Its 12 hectares of vines, including 10 hectares of Malbec and 1.6 hectares of Merlot, are spread over two distinct soil types, for authentic, elegant and generous wines.
An exceptional terroir, two soils and two climates
The estate's 12 hectares are spread over two terroirs: a clay-limestone soil with gravels and limestone scree, which gives powerful, structured wines; and a clay-silt soil with rolled pebbles, which produces more fruity wines with supple tannins. Recently, a 0.4-hectare plot was grafted with white grapes (Sauvignon Gris and Gros Manseng), marking a new step in the estate's diversity.
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A commitment to organic farming
Since its acquisition in 2011 by Marcel Mezy, Château Cantelauze has been part of an ecological and sustainable approach. Thanks to the Marcel Mezy Technologies (TMM), recognised for their positive environmental impact, the estate obtained organic certification as early as 2015. Well before that, in 2014, analyses already revealed the total absence of pesticides in the wines. The TMM, described as a 3rd agricultural revolution by experts, allow a natural fertilisation of the soils, reducing water and chemical-input consumption while favouring a balanced yield and an optimal concentration of the fruit.
The Le Tréjet cuvee and a precision cellar
The estate relies on a rigorous plot-by-plot approach, notably with the Le Trejet cuvee, from an 80-are vine: a purely Malbec cuvee, the excellence of Cahors wine, with controlled ageing and remarkable cellaring potential. The temperature-controlled cellar houses 16 stainless-steel vats for a separate vinification of the grapes before blending; ageing in oak barrels gives the wines a fine aromatic complexity, with notes of black fruit, spices and delicate oak.
The cuvees of Château Cantelauze
From the estate's grand vin to the plot-selection cuvee Le Trejet, every bottle embodies respect for the vine and the Cahors terroir. Here are the cuvees to discover direct from the estate.
Château Cantelauze
AOC Cahors red - Malbec and Merlot
The estate's grand vin: Malbec brings structure and depth, Merlot softens the whole with round, silky aromas. A balanced Cahors with controlled power.
Le Tréjet
AOC Cahors red - 100% Malbec, an 80-are vine
The flagship plot-selection cuvee, from an 80-are vine: a pure Malbec Cahors with controlled ageing and remarkable cellaring potential.
The whites, a new step
Sauvignon Gris and Gros Manseng
A 0.4-hectare plot recently grafted with white grapes (Sauvignon Gris and Gros Manseng): a new step in the estate's diversity.
Organic AOC Cahors, direct from the estate
Elegant and generous wines
The wines of Château Cantelauze charm with their balance and controlled power. Malbec, the emblematic grape of Cahors, brings structure and depth, while Merlot, in a smaller proportion, softens the whole with round, silky aromas. These wines pair perfectly with red meats, dishes of character and a cheese platter: every bottle offers an authentic tasting experience.
Beyond wine production, Marcel Mezy and his team are committed to a sustainable agriculture, favouring living, fertile soils, in an approach of preserving natural resources and fighting climate change, notably through the fixation of carbon in the soils. Between traditional savoir-faire and environmental innovation, from low but controlled yields, its wines reflect all the richness of their land.
Why choose the Château Cantelauze wines?
A great organic Cahors. Certified organic since 2015, pesticide-free from 2014, on the Marcel Mezy Technologies (TMM).
The Duravel terroir. Two climates (Atlantic and Mediterranean) and two soils, for powerful or fruity Malbecs.
The Le Trejet plot cuvee. A 100% Malbec from an 80-are vine, the excellence of Cahors, made for keeping.
An agriculture that fixes carbon. Living, fertile soils, in a sustainable approach to fighting climate change.
Frequently asked questions about Château Cantelauze
Where is Château Cantelauze located?
In Duravel, within the AOC Cahors, on a terroir influenced by two climates, Atlantic and Mediterranean. The estate has 12 hectares of vines.
What is the history of the estate?
Since its acquisition in 2011 by Marcel Mezy, Château Cantelauze has been part of an ecological and sustainable approach, and obtained organic certification as early as 2015.
Is Château Cantelauze organic?
Yes: certified organic since 2015. As early as 2014, analyses already revealed the total absence of pesticides in the wines. The estate relies on the Marcel Mezy Technologies (TMM) for a natural fertilisation of the soils.
What are the Marcel Mezy Technologies (TMM)?
A method of natural soil fertilisation, described as a 3rd agricultural revolution by experts, which reduces water and chemical-input consumption while favouring a balanced yield and an optimal concentration of the fruit.
Which grapes does the estate work with?
Mainly Malbec (10 hectares), the king grape of Cahors, completed by Merlot (1.6 hectares); a 0.4-hectare plot has recently been grafted with white grapes (Sauvignon Gris and Gros Manseng).
What is the terroir of Château Cantelauze?
Two soil types: clay-limestone with gravels and limestone scree, giving powerful, structured wines; and clay-silt with rolled pebbles, producing more fruity wines with supple tannins.
What are the estate's cuvees?
The Château Cantelauze (Cahors red, Malbec and Merlot) and the plot-selection cuvee Le Trejet (100% Malbec, from an 80-are vine); a white is in the making (Sauvignon Gris and Gros Manseng).
What is the Le Trejet cuvee?
A 100% Malbec cuvee from an 80-are vine, representing the excellence of Cahors wine: controlled ageing and a remarkable cellaring potential.
How are the wines made?
A temperature-controlled cellar houses 16 stainless-steel vats, for a separate vinification of the grapes before blending and bottling. Ageing in oak barrels gives the wines complexity, notes of black fruit, spices and delicate oak.
What is the style of the Château Cantelauze wines?
Balanced wines with controlled power: Malbec brings structure and depth, Merlot softens the whole with round, silky aromas.
Which dishes to enjoy with the wines?
They pair perfectly with red meats, dishes of character and a cheese platter; the Le Trejet cuvee deserves large gatherings and a few years of ageing.
Can you buy the Château Cantelauze wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the organic estate of Cahors, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the organic estate, AOC Cahors
Château Cantelauze - An organic estate in Duravel in AOC Cahors, acquired in 2011 by Marcel Mezy, certified organic since 2015. Malbec and Merlot.
The grand vin Château Cantelauze (Malbec and Merlot) and the plot-selection cuvee Le Trejet (100% Malbec)