Cahors and Argentina are planning a joint venture to develop the reputation of the Malbec grape.

Although it is better known in Argentina, it is generally believed that Malbec originated in southwest France, from the Quercy area and the vineyards of Cahors, where it is more usually called Auxerrois.

A symposium in Cahors from April 4-6 kicks off the venture. Producers from both Cahors and Argentina will attend, including George Vigouroux of Domaine Vigourous and Pascal Verhaeghe of Chateau du Cedre.

Winemakers from Argentina have yet to be confirmed. Roberto de la Mota, former consultant to French joint venture Cheval des Andes, is expected to attend.

Written by Jane Anson in Bordeaux

Jane Anson
Jane Anson

Jane Anson was Decanter’s Bordeaux correspondent until 2021 and has lived in the region since 2003. She writes a monthly wine column for Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, and is the author of Bordeaux Legends: The 1855 First Growth Wines (also published in French as Elixirs). In addition, she has contributed to the Michelin guide to the Wine Regions of France and was the Bordeaux and Southwest France author of The Wine Opus and 1000 Great Wines That Won’t Cost a Fortune. An accredited wine teacher at the Bordeaux École du Vin, Anson holds a masters in publishing from University College London, and a tasting diploma from the Bordeaux faculty of oenology.

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