Red wine, which got its name from the city of Cahors in France, has long been associated with the sacred rites of the Orthodox Church. In Russian houses, Cahors are often served at Easter and Christmas, but this thick, rich drink is perfect for everyday family meals. But drinking church wine at noisy parties and crowded feasts is not accepted.
Is Cahors good?
"Correct" bloody Cahors wine is made from dark grapes such as Kakhet, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon. A real church drink is supposed to be viscous, slowly flowing in a thin stream along the walls of a glass goblet. Before drinking, pour a small portion of alcohol on the bottom of the dish, twirl and see if there are quality marks - "tears". If a noble drink is diluted in half with water, it should not change its red color.
The blood and body of Christ
Traditionally, red wine is used in the church during baptism, unction, the rites of Holy Communion with a liturgical prosphora, which symbolizes the blood and body of Christ. At secular meals, a combination of a noble drink and bread - Easter cake, lean cakes and other pastries - remains optimal. Experts say that it is bread that better than other snacks sets off the taste nuances of Cahors, especially its almond, creamy, chocolate notes.
Church wine and family meals
Although Cahors are well established in religious practice, they are often found in home minibars as well. But if for the French Cahors is a dry wine made from Malbec grapes, which goes well with meat dishes, then in Russia this is the name for a fortified dessert drink and is often served for sweets. However, church wine is quite unpretentious, nothing prevents you from using it with vegetables, hot and cold dishes. Some people take Cahors as a digistif after dinner for better digestion.
How to drink Cahors
Before drinking, it is recommended to chill the drink a little and uncork the bottle 20-25 minutes before the start of the meal to develop an aromatic bouquet. Wine etiquette requires you to fill only 1/3 of a glass glass with alcohol and drink Cahors little by little, in small sips. After filling, do not forget to close the container with the remaining drink so that it does not oxidize. Cool red fortified wine is appreciated for its warming effect, it is no coincidence that Cahors are a popular ingredient in mulled wine along with liqueur and cognac.
Cahors in folk medicine
There are many traditional medicine recipes, the main ingredient of which is Cahors. Red wine, when consumed regularly in small quantities, is good for the heart and blood vessels. One of the popular combinations in medicinal drugs is Cahors, fresh aloe juice and honey. All are mixed in equal parts and taken in a tablespoon half an hour before meals for a month. Popular rumor attributes to this remedy the victory over colds, exhaustion, stress, gastrointestinal diseases, even tuberculosis and pneumonia. However, we must not forget that any treatment should begin with a doctor's consultation.
