L'Envie is a puzzling, surprising and excellent Cahors! We find the generous fruit, the seductive touch and the tannic structure of a fine Cahors. We find all the typicality of Malbec on Cahors terroirs with, in addition, that rare freshness and digestibility!
Features
Estate
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cuvée
L'Envie (sans soufre ajouté)
Vintage
2019
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100 % Malbec
Terroirs
Stony clay-silica soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In temperature-controlled cement vats, destemming, crushing, punching of the cap, 25-30 day vatting period.
Breeding
12 months in 500-litre oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Black dress
Nose
Blackcurrant, prune, black olive, rich bouquet of rosemary and cinnamon
Mouth
Fresh with a fine, dense tannic structure
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
While still young, it goes well with grilled lamb chops, squash or mushroom risotto...
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cahors
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2020 guide) 15/20 (Vintage 2018) (Very good wine)
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Cathy and Daniel Fournié took over this 30-hectare estate in 1998, and have been certified organic since 2012. Self-taught, they sought advice from neighboring winemakers. They learned quickly and well, as witness the regular selections on these pages. Their daughter Mathilde joined them in 2015.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2021) 92/100 Coup de Coeur (Vintage 2018)
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
The château has been run by Cathy and Daniel Fournié since 1998, and the vines have been grown organically since 2009. The reds have the panache of the Lot's third terraces. Respect for the soil, and above all for the ripeness of the fruit, is evident in every label. The range is more precise than ever, and even the classic cuvées offer a taste of Malbec that's loose and full of panache.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated (2020 guide) 89/100 (Vintage 2018)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 9 reviews
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 01/04/2021
Uncomplicated, this wine combines the exuberance of red fruits with the structure of Cahors, quite powerful and animal by definition. A simple, pleasant pleasure, for a digestible wine that goes well with traditional dishes in sauce.
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Note and review by Mme MYRIAM P. Published on 08/10/2022
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Note and review by Mme SUSANNE B. Published on 03/01/2022
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Note and review by M. LAURENT L. Published on 27/10/2021
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Note and review by M. FABRICE P. Published on 28/07/2021
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Note and review by Mme SYLVIE V. Published on 21/06/2021
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Note and review by Mme SANDRINE N. Published on 28/05/2021
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Note and review by M. DIDIER B. Published on 10/05/2021
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Note and review by M. GERARD A. Published on 30/03/2021
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