Chateau du Cedre Marcel Malbec 2023

Hi Folks, exciting news — the brand new 2023 release of our biggest-selling French Malbec has finally arrived! You might not know this, but France is the spiritual home of Malbec. Long before Argentina brought the varietal into the global spotlight, Malbec played a key role in the great wines of Bordeaux and the South West of France. And now, one of France’s leading Malbec producers, Château du Cèdre, is proving that the homeland of Malbec is ready to reclaim its place among the world’s finest producers — without the intimidating $70+ price tags.

The exceptional 2023 Marcel Malbec is the perfect mid-week Malbec — beautifully crafted, effortlessly approachable, and offering remarkable value for money. It opens with a fragrant symphony of vibrant red fruits, before unfolding into generous layers of ripe black cherries, juicy plums, and subtle spice. Soft, smooth, and wonderfully easy-drinking, it delivers all the richness and charm Malbec lovers crave, elevated by a refined French elegance that sets it apart from its South American counterparts.

At just $23 a bottle, this is an affordable gem that punches well above its weight and a must-try for fans of plush, fruit-driven reds. Chapeau!

“The 24-ha estate of Pascal and Jean-Marie Verhaeghe has done as much as any to improve the quality of French Malbec and provide the challenge it should be giving to the Malbecs of Argentina.''  Andrew Jefford, The New France