Cahors had a beautiful booth in Vinexpo, next to the Wines of Argentine one. Small but striking, the Cahors booth attracted the attention of many wine professionals who stopped by to take pictures, talk to Jeremy Arnaud, the Marketing Dircetor or Laurent Marre, a Cahors sommelier as well as taste many of the wines.

Dave McIntyre was one of them. Wine and food writer, wine columnist for the Wasthington Post, Dave tasted the range of Cahors Malbecs under the learned guidance of Laurent Marre: "These were arranged from fruity and accessible to more tannic, expressive and expensive. Yet there was an impressive continuity of style and flavors, as one would expect from a wine region that has found its voice. These are large, tannic wines for the most part, with impressive structure, lots of fruit, and minerally finish."

His winners? Château Lamartine, Mas de Périé (organic), Le Cèdre (organic), Château La Reyne.

Thanks to Dave for such a wide tasting and his appreciation.

Cahors Malbecs are really the latest trend in the wine business. While dining at Château Lafite, American journalist Elin McCoy talked to British Adam Lechmere from Decanter.com on the Cahors wines. To her, it's one of the highlights of Vinexpo. Watch the video.

Andreas Larson, 2007 Best Sommelier of the World, presented his favorite wines in the elegant Tasted magazine. Among his selection for the South Wast, 8 Cahors Malbecs were picked by this outstanding expert:

Château Chambert, cuvée Chambert Gourmand, 2006
Mas del Périé, cuvée Tradition 2006
Domaine de la Bérangeraie, cuvée Maurin, 2006
Château Cantelauze, Cuvée L’Abreuvoir, 2006
Rigal, Les Terrasses, 2006
Château Pineraie, 2006
Château Nozières, Cuvée Ambroise de l’Her, 2006
Domaine de Cause, Cuvée Notre Dame des Champs, 2006

Congratulations to the producers!