DESCRIPTION
After scandalizing the chemical wine patriarchy in Bordeaux for half a decade with his natural wine zealotry, Cahors native and Malbec sorcerer Fabien Jouves returned home to the family’s 12 hectares of vines in Trespoux-Rassiels nestled between the Cahors and Quercy appellations in South West France. Immediately, Jouves began expanding while converting the agriculture to biodynamic practices. In the following ten years Jouves has made a name for himself with his engaging ‘wines of thirst’ while continuing to impress with his soulful terroir-oriented bottlings labeled under the family’s traditional name Mas del Périé.
For his workhorse 'thirst wine' Jouves supplements his Malbec with about 30% Cabernet Franc from the nearby Coteaux du Quercy appellation and a little splash of merlot in some vintages. Whole cluster fermented in concrete, pressed after 7-10 days into a mix of concrete and barrel for aging.
In the glass, the wine is deep purple with delightful floral aromas of violet and fresh gooseberry, sour cherry, black cherry, plum, vanilla, pepper, licorice, and eucalyptus. Intense flavors on the palate of blueberry, sour cherry, and blackberry are perfectly balanced with lively acidity. Tannins are well-integrated. Suggested pairings included grilled octopus and grilled vegetables.
WINE TYPE
Malbec & Cabernet Franc with a small amount of Merlot
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Cahors Bordeaux
VINTAGE
2024
