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Where is Cahors wine from?
Cahors is a red wine from Parnac, in Lot, South West France, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Malbec, Merlot and Tannat.
Cahors at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Cahors |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Malbec, Merlot, Tannat |
| Village or town | Parnac |
| Subregion | Lot |
| Region | South West France |
| Country | France |
| Vineyard area | 4,200 ha |
| Coordinates | 44.4890, 1.3165 |
Cahors
Parnac, South West France, France
AOC
The "black wine" of the Lot valley
- Appellation
- Cahors
- Grapes
- Malbec, Merlot, Tannat
- Vineyard
- 4,200 ha
Cahors is a red wine of at least 70% Malbec, known locally as Côt or Auxerrois, from about 4,200 hectares in the Lot valley. Most vineyards lie west of the town of Cahors in villages such as Parnac, Luzech and Puy-l'Évêque. Long famous in England as the "black wine", it became an AOC in 1971.
Producers to know
- Château du Cèdre
- Clos Triguedina
- Château Lagrézette
- Château de Haute-Serre
Cahors: questions and answers
Where is Cahors wine from?
Cahors is a red wine from Parnac, in Lot, South West France, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Malbec, Merlot and Tannat.
Which country is Cahors from?
Cahors is from France, in the South West France wine region.
What grape is Cahors made from?
Cahors is made mainly from Malbec, Merlot and Tannat.
Is Cahors a red or a white wine?
Cahors is a red wine.
How big is Cahors?
Cahors covers about 4,200 hectares of vineyards.
Who are the best producers of Cahors?
Producers to know include Château du Cèdre, Clos Triguedina, Château Lagrézette and Château de Haute-Serre.
More wines from South West France
The South West France wine guide, with all 5 wines on a map →Other Malbec wines around the world
All about Malbec →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.