Most people know this drink as a divine wine, in France it is called boiled. Cahors is a sweet red wine that gets its name from the French town of Cahor, where it has been produced since the early 18th century. This noble drink, which has an original, slightly tart taste and great aroma, will appeal even to people who do not drink any red wine.
It is necessary
- - Cahors;
- - glasses for wine.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't forget that Cahors is a dessert wine. But despite the fact that dessert wines are served with sweet dishes, the rules of etiquette allow the possibility of drinking Cahors throughout lunch and even dinner.
Step 2
Choose special wine glasses. Ordinary glasses for red wine have a standard volume of 240-255 ml and a shape that resembles a tulip bud, the height of the stem of the glass is 4-5 cm. And the glasses for Cahors have a special “ring” on the stem - perhaps so that the lady will elegantly hold the glass with her finger …
Step 3
Serve wine at room temperature or slightly chilled. However, using Cahors as a medicine for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you can slightly warm it up. This does not contradict the rules of etiquette.
Step 4
Drink Cahors slowly, enjoying the magnificent, unique flavors and delicate aromas. This wine is not suitable for lavish parties and noisy feasts. It has long been customary to use Cahors with your family or the company of your closest relatives. According to legend, during the drinking of Cahors, the connection is strengthened both between people who are together at that moment, and between a person and higher powers. Etiquette does not allow conversations while drinking this drink. You need to drink in complete silence.
Step 5
Drink the wine in calm small sips and small portions. Cahors is a wine for true connoisseurs.
