Malbec Days 'soiree gastronomique'

Very good evening last night at 'Soiree Gastronomique' as part of the Malbec Days extravaganza happening all over this weekend in Cahors.
It all takes place in the beautiful setting of the site of the magnificent Pont Valentre 14th century bridge which spans the River Lot as it flows through the centre of the town.

 

All the Cahors wine producers were present  plus a few from Argentina and Chile, making over 600 wines to choose from for tasting.

To compliment the wines was a huge array of regional culinary delights  in the form of canapes and mises en bouches - little mouthfuls of intense flavours - beautifully arranged and produced in situ by several of the region's top restaurants, including the Michelin starred Chateau de Mercues.

Little criply fried croquettes of pied de cochon served with a wasabi cream,  tiny macaroons filled with beetroot and foie gras or Rocamadour cheese and and tiny pots of cassis panna cotta topped with an intense Malbec jelly were just a few of the light and delicious bites on offer.

Up to 400 people attended the event, including journalists from USA, UK, China snd Japan (who will hopefully help to raise the profile and popularity of this great wine) and being held on the hottest evening of the year so far made for a great atmosphere as people spilled and milled outside.