Cahors · France
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Jean-Luc Baldès, the "Master of Malbec," is a passionate winemaker who returned to the family winery Clos Triguedina in picturesque Cahors in the early 80s after his studies and practical experience in Bordeaux and Burgundy. For seven generations now, a unique variety of multifaceted Malbec wines has been created here with great dedication and expertise. The wines of Jean-Luc Baldès impress with their dark color, powerful intensity, and remarkable longevity. At the same time, he also creates young, juicy wines with fruity freshness that provide immediate drinking pleasure. Every sip reveals a new flavor note and transports the senses into a dreamy world of enjoyment. Clos Triguedina is a place that embodies the long viticultural tradition of seven generations. Jean-Luc Baldès is a true artist who expresses the potential of the Malbec grape with a masterful hand. The unique wines he produces are a tribute to this noble grape variety jewel. Immerse yourself in the dreamy atmosphere of Clos Triguedina and experience the fascinating variety of Malbec wines from Jean-Luc Baldès.
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Clos Triguedina –
Malbec from Cahors by Jean-Luc Baldès
Jean-Luc Baldès returned to the family winery Clos Triguedina in Cahors in the early 1980s after studying and apprenticing in Bordeaux and Burgundy — and brought both with him: classic craftsmanship and a clear view of what the southwest of France is truly capable of. Seven generations of viticulture have been inscribed in the soils and cellars of this estate, and Baldès is consistently working to continue writing this legacy.
The focus is on the Malbec grape, which is known in Cahors by the name Côt or Auxerrois and finds its most original form of expression here — far removed from the soft, fruit-forward style that many know from Argentina. The wines of Clos Triguedina show deep color, dense structure, and a tannin ripeness that suggests long aging and old vines. In addition, more accessible cuvées with juicy fruit and direct drinkability are also produced — for evenings when you don't want to wait.
Those who drink the wines of Baldès get a piece of Cahors in its most concentrated form: dark berries, earth, a hint of leather, and the depth that only slowly grown vines on limestone-clay soils can provide. For hearty braised dishes, cassoulet, or aged hard cheese from the southwest.