La Roque Malbec 2023

£34.50
  • La Roque Malbec 2023 — Mas del Périé bottle

ProducerMas del PériéRegionCahors, FranceGrapeMalbecGeologyBrown Miocene marlFarmingOrganic and biodynamicVintage2023ABV11.5%Size75cl

AbstractFloral, Dark-fruited, Fluid
High-slope Malbec with dark fruit, spice and an easy sense of movement.

Winemaker
Fabien Jouves gives Malbec a lighter touch. His wines retain the inky depth of Cahors, with fragrant fruit and finely handled tannins. Five years in Bordeaux helped him develop that feel for texture.

At Mas del Périé, on the high slopes of Trespoux-Rassiels, he farms biodynamically and vinifies parcels separately, drawing out the nuances of their clay and limestone geology. His playful vins de soif bring another side of his character into the cellar: unusual grapes, outspoken labels and wines made for sharing.

Origin
La Roque grows on brown Miocene marl at around 350 metres above sea level, on the high slopes around Trespoux-Rassiels. It is one of the individual geological expressions Fabien separates out at Mas del Périé.

The Malbec vines average thirty-five years old and are farmed organically and biodynamically. This plateau setting gives a different perspective on Cahors from the river terraces below, while the marl distinguishes La Roque from neighbouring limestone-grown cuvées.

Wine
La Roque 2023 brings black fruit, flowers and a little spice, with a freshness that keeps the wine fluid. Malbec with depth of colour and a light step.

Hand-picked, destemmed fruit spends thirty days in concrete before a year in conical wooden vats. Give it an hour’s air and serve around 17–18°C with slow-cooked beef.