Causse Rouge 2021

Le Causse is the terroir reflexion of Chambert. This wine offering a fine red fruit bouquet, reveals a beautiful mouth, supported by a right freshness and silky tannins.

Variety: 100 % Malbec

Vineyards: a combination of vineyards from 3 types of unique soil: brown clay-limestone, iron rich clay-sidérolithic and Kimméridgien limestone.  The vines are about 40 years old on average.  Planting density: 4,500 feet/ha.  Average yield: 35 hl/ha. Organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Winemaking: Fermentation with indigenous yeast at controlled temperature (28-30°C), in small concrete tanks separately.  We look for gentle extraction so to have quality tannin profile.  Maceration post fermentation usually lasts 5-10 days.  Malo-lactic fermentation and aging in concrete tanks. Consultant winemaker : Stephane Derenoncourt.

Denomination: red wine AOP Cahors

Tasting suggestion: Served between 12° and 14°C. This wine is can be drink with many dishes.

Keeping potential: to drink within the 7 years after bottling

Alcohol content : 13%