While working as an oenologue in Provence, Valérie Courrèges was looking for an outstanding terroir with which to settle down, and in 2019, came across the perfect opportunity to settle in Cahors. Now based in the South West, Valérie tends 22 hectares of old vines rooted in a sublime terroir of clay and limestone.
Presentation
Presentation
Vines are fragile in the face of the elements, as evidenced by this hussar of the walls, subtly wielding the Wind in his Sails every season to protect his citadel.
Terroir
Marl soil on the limestone bedrock.
Harvest
Hand Harvested
Winemaking
Vinification by plot. Direct pressing of whole, uncrushed grapes, with maximum respect for grape integrity and no crushing. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small concrete vats that respect the parcel. Moderate extraction by punching down or light watering. Vatting time between 9 and 21 days.
Ageing
Aged in small concrete vats and stoneware jars.
Unfined, unfiltered wine
Unfined, unfiltered wine
Varietals
Grenache noir : 50%
Syrah : 50%
Syrah : 50%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Nose
Aromas of red fruits and sweet spices.
Palate
Round, harmoniously balanced with a liquorice finish.
Finish
licorice finish.
Aromas of red fruits and sweet spices.
Palate
Round, harmoniously balanced with a liquorice finish.
Finish
licorice finish.
Food pairings
Red meats, game.
