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
After a brief stint as a chemistry student, Valérie soon realised that the nearby oenology campus looked much more appealing. Today Valérie makes wine under her own labels, which are a playful reference to her convivial and rebellious nature. In the words of Valérie herself:
Terroir
Clay Limestone
In the vineyard
Vineyard located in Côteaux du Quercy, marl soil on the limestone bedrock of an ancient lake.
Harvest
Hand Harvested
Winemaking
Vines are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness. Whole berry fermentation takes place using indigenous yeast.
Ageing
After 30 days maceration, the skins are removed and the wine is left to mature for 6 months in amphora before bottling.
Varietal
Vermentino : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Orange Métalik isn't about ultra-violence, it's about ultra-pleasure. Rich and complex, evoking aromas of apricot, peach, floral notes, and then that little taste of fresh almonds on the finish... it's also endowed with a certain power, and a lovely freshness that underpins the whole, and makes you want to go back for more.
Food pairings
Chicken and roasted vegatables
