Presentation
Terroir
This 100% Malbec wine comes from La Pointe, at the intersection of three communes: Mombrier, Pugnac and Lansac. The red gravel terroir restricts the vegetative growth of the vines for the benefit of the grapes, while a thick layer of pebbles ensures that the soil heats up rapidly in spring. Optimum ripening conditions enable the Malbec to reveal its full complexity.
Winemaking
Traditional wine making. Grapes are placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermentation will start after a cold maceration for about 3 days. After fermentation the wine is kept on the skins for an additional 15 days with one délestage.
Ageing
After about 30 days, the wine is transferred into French oak barrels (100% new oak) for a maturation period of about 12 months.
Varietal
Malbec : 100%
Advice
Tasting
Visual appearance
Deep carmine red color with silver highlights.
At nose
The nose is bold and reveals aromas of liquorice, violet and spices, enhanced by some slight woody notes of vanilla and coffee.
On the palate
On the palate this wine has a full-bodied attack and shows a nice concentration with soft and smooth tannins. The elegant and complex bouquet unveils aromas of black cherry, truffle and cocoa. Lingering finish with hints of mint and ripe fruits. It will evolve nicely during the next five years.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with leg of lamb, filet mignon with olives, or a cep (porcini) fricassee, and also goes very well with roasted Camembert, Morbier, or Saint-Nectaire.
Classic food and wine pairings
Desserts, Cheese, Game, Red meat
