2022 Fabien Jouves Mas del Périé La Roque Cahors, France Joliet Aged 11 months in amphora

Aged 11 months in amphora

The nose is exuberant: ripe tropical fruit

likely referencing both the vineyard‘s steep slope as well as the unique color of the red sandstone

GROSSE LAGEWine-making: Fermented and matured in stainless steel & used large oak

Sappy and snappy Pinot profile that reminds me of Vini Viti Vinci

2022 Fabien Jouves Mas del Périé La Roque Cahors, France Joliet Aged 11 months in amphoraGrape: Malbec Vineyard Size: 21 hectares Soil: clay, limestone Average Age of Vines: 35 years Farming: biodynamic Harvest: by hand Winemaking: destemmed, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak and cement with indigenous yeasts Aging: 6 months in neutral oak and cement Fining: none Filtration: none Added S02: 20 mg L