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Cot is the traditional name used in the Cahors region of southwest France for the Malbec grape variety, which forms the backbone of Cahors' renowned 'black wines'. Cot produces deeply coloured, full-bodied red wines with firm tannins and rich flavours of blackberry, plum and dark cherry, often accompanied by notes of liquorice, dark chocolate and earthy spice. While Malbec is perhaps best known internationally for the riper, fruit-forward style produced in Argentina, Cot from Cahors tends to be more savoury, structured and food-friendly, with the tannic backbone to age well over many years. Cahors law requires wines to contain a minimum proportion of Cot, making it the defining grape of the appellation. Cot pairs beautifully with red meats, duck, game, truffle dishes and rich, hearty French cuisine. At Wines Direct, we offer a selection of Cot wines from Cahors. Explore our range online, with delivery across Ireland.