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AOP Cahors
CHÂTEAU LES CROISILLEDivin
On a windswept limestone plateau above the Lot river, a family that once cleared abandoned land by hand now shapes precise, low-intervention expressions of Malbec — favoring finesse over sheer power.
- Wine type
- Red wine
- Grape
- 100% Malbec
- Appellation
- AOP Cahors
- Origin
- Sud-Ouest, France (Fages, Luzech, Lot)
- Drinking window
- 2027–2034
- Recommended temperature
- 17–18°C
- Alcohol
- —
- Bottle size
- 750 ml / 1.5 L magnum
About Divin
Divin is one of Château Les Croisille's prestige cuvées, ranking just below the estate's flagship, Le Grain, and drawn from the estate's three finest parcels on the Causse plateau above Luzech, spanning Kimmeridgian limestone, siderolithic limestone and red silica-clay soils at roughly 300 metres.
Farmed organically and biodynamically by the Croisille family, this 100% Malbec reflects a modern, low-intervention approach to Cahors winemaking that favors precision and finesse.
Taste profile
In the glass
DIVIN
Scale1–5
BG wine structure estimate
Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Notes of bilberry and morello cherry with hints of vanilla and viennoiserie from the oak aging
Firm and powerful with fine-grained tannins, closing on a long finish of kirsch, cedar and eucalyptus
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
17–18°C
Timing
Best from 2027 to 2034; the young vintage benefits from 30–60 minutes of aeration to let its concentrated tannins unfold
Glassware
Large-bowled Bordeaux glass
At the table
Divin's fine but firm tannin structure and dark-fruit core make it a versatile match across cuisines that favor umami depth or gentle spice rather than heat.
The wine's structured tannins pair naturally with dishes built on umami, gentle spice or slow-cooked richness, while its restrained oak allows delicate preparations to remain in balance.
Japanese
- Wagyu roast beef
- Sukiyaki (lightly sweet-savory)
- Akami tuna zuke
Why it worksThe dish's umami-forward, dashi-based flavors echo the wine's dark fruit and fine tannins without competing with heavier fat or spice.
Thai
- Massaman beef curry (mild)
- Northern Thai sai oua (mild-spiced)
- Gently spiced Thai lamb stew, massaman-style
Why it worksMild spice and slow-cooked depth complement the wine's firm structure, while dishes with strong chili or lime intensity are best avoided.
Western
- Grilled red meat
- Duck confit
- Aged Comté cheese (24 months)
Why it worksClassic Sud-Ouest preparations with rich, savory character match the wine's power and tannin, a pairing rooted in the region's own culinary tradition.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Hand-harvested Malbec is fermented with indigenous yeast in small open vats, with early pigeage followed by gentle daily remontage during a 25-day maceration at 28°C, before aging in oak foudres for approximately 24 months.
Product detail
Certified organic (QUALISUD FR-BIO-16) and Demeter biodynamic, this 2022 release totals approximately 10,000 bottles and is bottled under natural cork in 750 ml and 1.5 L magnum formats.
The Causse Plateau of Cahors
Now farmed by the founders' sons and their partners, the estate continues an organic and biodynamic approach rooted in the Causse plateau's limestone terroir.
Official producer website→Certifications
Certified Organic Agriculture (EU) · QUALISUD · FR-BIO-16
Demeter Biodynamic Certification · Demeter
Organic & Biodynamic Farming
Château Les Croisille has farmed organically since 2010 (QUALISUD FR-BIO-16) and is certified biodynamic by Demeter, reflecting a low-intervention approach across the estate's vineyards.
Recognition
Guide Hachette des Vins
Selected in the 2025 edition of Guide Hachette des Vins, which rated the 2022 Divin très réussi (one star).
Trade information
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