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Cahors: France's Original Black Wine

Cahors: France's Original Black Wine

Update: 2025-11-15

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Cahors, Southwest France, where Malbec was born on limestone, creating "black wines" that taste nothing like Argentina. Discover three terroirs, phylloxera's legacy, and why tension beats power.

Perfect for WSET & CMS students and curious drinkers alike.

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Cahors: France's Original Black Wine

Cahors: France's Original Black Wine

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