Cahors is a dry red wine from southwestern France, made predominantly from Malbec grapes. It has a dark color and is typically full-bodied with high tannin content.
History
Wine production in the Cahors region dates back to Roman times. During the Middle Ages, Cahors wine successfully competed with Bordeaux wines in Plantagenet territories. It was exported to England as 'black wine' due to its dark color. After Aquitaine was annexed by France, Bordeaux wines gained privileges, but Cahors wines continued to compete on equal terms for a long time.
How it is made
Modern Cahors wine is produced in the Lot valley and must contain at least 70% Malbec grapes, with the remaining 30% being Merlot and Tannat. The vineyards are located on terraces along the Lot River and surrounding hills. The wines are characterized by their acidity, astringency, dark color, and generally lower alcohol content compared to Argentine Malbec wines.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Кагор (сухое вино), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.