While still working on increasing their volume of sales in the US, the Cahors wines are also getting very popular in China. A Chinese journalist, george Zhao, spend a full week visiting the vineyards of Cahors and left, convinced that Cahors wines are totally adapted to Chinese taste buds.

This trend is confirmed by the opening of a wine store dedicated to the sale of the wine produced by Henrik, Prince of Danmark and spouse of Queen Margrete. Prince Henrik sells  La Cuvée du Prince de Danemark, château de Cayx to France and international markets. Because of the success of this special cuvee, Prince Henrik is opening a wine store in Wenzhou under the name of La cave de Château de Cayx. This is the first of the ten stores Prince Henrik will open in China.

1 - Domaine de Cause, Cuvée Notre Dame des Champs 2006
2 - Château Vincens, Cuvée Les Graves de Paul 2002
3 - Domaine du Prince, Cuvée Les Rossignols 2005
4 - Château Castellas, Croix de Mareuil 2002
5 - Château Croisille, Noble cuvée 2006
6 - Clos Triguedina, Cuvée Probus
7 - Château les Bouysses, 2006
8 - Château de Cénac, Cuvée Eulalie 2003
9 - Prieuré de Cénac, Cuvée La Vierge 2005
10 - Château de Chambert, Cuvée Grand vin 2007
11 - Domaine Les Roques de Cana, Cuvée Sangui Christi 2007
12 - Château de Rouffiac, Cuvée L'Exception 2006
13 - Château Nozières 2007
14 - Château Haut Monplaisir, Cuvée Prestige 2005
15 - Château du Cèdre 2004
16 - Château Eugénie, Cuvée Haute Collection 2004
17 - Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve, Cuvée Les Laquets
18 - Château Gaudou, Cuvée Renaissance 2006

The wines are available in the VIP lounges of over 30 airlines. The management of those companies was impressed by the high quality of Cahors wines and decided to present them to their VIP travellers. The wines are displayed in an elegant plexiglas box enhancing their contemporary design.

Never thought about partying with Cahors wines? How unfortunate! Chicago had a great time during the famous annual party of Chicago celebrity John Young. Candid Candace published a raving report in her blog:

"Every fall my friend John Young hosts one of the most coveted parties around and this year he pulled out all stops. He hosted a party at his magnificent Brompton Gardens showcasing the fabulous Malbec wines of Cahors in the southwestern region of France. The history of Cahors winemaking goes back to the era of ancient Rome and was even served on the tables at the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry II of England. The party always includes David Dodson and John Young with Malbec mascot for the evening, Oscar members of academia, city officials, Chicago’s social elite and friends and neighbors and since he is a garden designer/artist non pareil, everyone is anxious to attend. His many private and commercial projects win almost every coveted design award at the Mayor’s annual competition (Our garden won second place in the residential division under his masterful vision). Lucky guests in attendance included Kathleen Charles, John Robert Wiltgen, Alicia Loftis, David Dodson, Marina Kibardina, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, Roy R. Moscato, VP of Rush University, Kathleen Andreoli, Steven Doi, Roy May, Joyce and Bruce Chelberg, Charles Vuono, Dr. Chris Henley, Debbie Galasi and Jeff Hoosin among others. Can’t wait until next year John to see how you will top this!"

In a few minutes I'll be on my way to Cahors. I heard of many projects imagined by the Cahors producers and their dynamic marketing director, Jeremy Arnaud. I'll spend two days in Cahors meeting producers and many other people. I'll listen to specialists talking about the image of Cahors in the world and how to promote those great but still undervalued wines in the US and China. I'll let you know what's happening on Wednesday.

Stay tuned!

Tracy Ellen Kamens made her Elin McCoy's statement: "They have tamed the tannins". What are those two ladies talking about? Malbec wines from Cahors, of course. 

After reminding her readers of the long and difficult history of Cahors, Kamens recomends them to look for several wines in their favorite wine stores:

- Château Croze de Pys, Cahors 2006
- Château Les Croisille, Cahors 2006
- Château La Caminade, Cahors 2006
- Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors 2004
- Domaine Cosse Masionneuve, « Les Laquets » Cahors 2004

Enjoy!