Clos Siguier
Gilles Bley knows the history of Cahors and can trace his winegrowing roots in the AOC back many generations. His intimate understanding of the Malbec (Côt) and Tannat vines on his 15-hectare estate led to a desire to create wine that highlights this storied region’s unheard potential for delicacy. Cahors is divided into two distinct terroirs — this appellation is traditionally known for its heavy and brooding black wines that take years to reveal any fruit. These dark tannic wines come from the heavy soil down by the Lot River. Gilles Bley’s vines, by contrast, are on the lesser-known, better-drained terroir, up on the flat terraces above. His wines express the lighter and brighter side of Cahors. He produces wines that are surprisingly bright and fruit-driven with depth of red and black fruit, subtle terroir and silken tannins. Clos Siguier produces wines that are at once readily accessible, but also age-worthy. Drink now or put down for a few years. All grapes are handpicked.
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Certification: Practicing Organic.
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Wines
Cahors:— Back to the top
Age of Vines: 60 years
Yields: 40 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Royat
Soil: Red Clay and limestone
Varieties: 95% Malbec (Côt), 5% Tannat
Vinification Method: The grapes are handpicked and de-stemmed. They undergo a 5 to 6 week process of maceration. Wild yeasts are used during fermentation. The wine rests in barrel before it is bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Note: Deep purple in the glass with an amethyst rim. Plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit with cool black tea notes dominate the nose. A fruit-driven palate follows and is backed by pounded stones. This medium-bodied red has great minerality, moderate acidity and finishes with silken tannins. Can be drunk young or aged. A versatile wine.
Pairing: Steak, veal stew, grilled sausages, roasts, lamb and strong aged cheeses.
Cahors Old Vines “Les Camille”:— Back to the top
Age of Vines: 80-year-old vines
Yields: 25 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Royat
Soil: Red Clay and limestone
Varieties: Malbec on rupestri
Vinification Method: The grapes are handpicked and de-stemmed. Classic fermentation is used, and the wine is pushed down every day for a month. Aged in 600-liter wood tanks for two years. Indigenous yeasts, no filtration.
Pairing: Cassoulet, veal stew, grilled artisan sausages, roasts, venison and strong aged cheeses.
Cahors Classique Nature:— Back to the top 
A new cuvée made in cooperation with Gilles’ son Baptiste – the new generation of Clos Siguier!
Grapes: 100% Malbec
Vineyard: clay-limestone. Very thin layer of soil ie very little yield (25 hl/ha)
Making of: The grapes are handpicked, de-stemmed, gently crushed and macerated (for a shorter time than other Siguier wines, to make wine with smoother tannins). Fermented with indigenous yeasts and rested in stainless steeel. No filtration, no fining, no sulfur addition.
Personality: fruity, free and soft, bursting with freshness on the palate. Don’t hesitate to chill it a bit.