2020 CHATEAU HAUT-MONPLAISIR TRADITION CAHORS MALBEC
2020 CHATEAU HAUT-MONPLAISIR TRADITION CAHORS MALBEC, SOUTHWEST FRANCE. 100% Malbec. (Organic)
91 points James Suckling: "Blueberries, currants, black cherries, bark and orange zest on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Supple texture with a juicy, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
From the winemaker: "Dark, rich fruit. Brooding, high-toned wild elegance. In contrast to Argentine Malbec, this is long and mineral rather than fat and fruity.
Pairs well with red meats and spicy meals."
About: Cathy and Daniel Fournié of Haut-Monplaisir farm 44.5 acres on what the locals call the third terrace of the valley floor. These terraces, or benches, are layered gravel deposits left by the river over the ages. There are three such terraces in the valley; the third is the highest, furthest from the Lot, and the best by virtue of its well-drained soils. Above the third terrace come the mountain vineyards, high on the oak-scrub hills.
Cathy took over the vineyards in 1998 from her father, who had sold the crop to négociants. She and Daniel had a keen interest in making their own wine but realized they needed help. They reached out to Pascal Verhaeghe, the dynamic proprietor of Chateau du Cèdre whose vineyards grow on the second terrace. Pascal immediately saw the potential of Haut Monplaisir's site. He could also see that if great wine were made here then Cahor's revival would be all the more successful, and that was far more important to him than possible competition between the two domaines. Thus was born the partnership between Pascal and Daniel, who together are responsible for the wines of Haut-Monplaisir.
91 points James Suckling: "Blueberries, currants, black cherries, bark and orange zest on the nose. Medium-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Supple texture with a juicy, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
From the winemaker: "Dark, rich fruit. Brooding, high-toned wild elegance. In contrast to Argentine Malbec, this is long and mineral rather than fat and fruity.
Pairs well with red meats and spicy meals."
About: Cathy and Daniel Fournié of Haut-Monplaisir farm 44.5 acres on what the locals call the third terrace of the valley floor. These terraces, or benches, are layered gravel deposits left by the river over the ages. There are three such terraces in the valley; the third is the highest, furthest from the Lot, and the best by virtue of its well-drained soils. Above the third terrace come the mountain vineyards, high on the oak-scrub hills.
Cathy took over the vineyards in 1998 from her father, who had sold the crop to négociants. She and Daniel had a keen interest in making their own wine but realized they needed help. They reached out to Pascal Verhaeghe, the dynamic proprietor of Chateau du Cèdre whose vineyards grow on the second terrace. Pascal immediately saw the potential of Haut Monplaisir's site. He could also see that if great wine were made here then Cahor's revival would be all the more successful, and that was far more important to him than possible competition between the two domaines. Thus was born the partnership between Pascal and Daniel, who together are responsible for the wines of Haut-Monplaisir.
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