"Superbly balanced on the basis of a fresh, ripe Malbec, the wine has opened up and reveals scents of garrigue, elderflower and thyme. The bouquet is complex and the energy on the palate frank and clean". (Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021)
Features
Estate
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cuvée
Prestige
Vintage
2016
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Stony clay-silica soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In temperature-controlled cement vats, vatting time 25-30 days
Breeding
24 months in oak barrels (1/3 new)
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Black dress
Nose
Intense spices, morello cherries, raspberries, cedar and rosemary
Mouth
Full attack, fine, tight tannins, fresh finish
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Pair with prime rib, grilled meats, grilled vegetables...
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cahors
Expert opinion
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
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
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 wine:
Superbly balanced on the basis of a fresh, ripe Malbec, the wine opens up and reveals scents of garrigue, elderflower and thyme. The bouquet is complex and the energy on the palate frank and clean.
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
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This Fournié family wine is made from organically grown grapes. Its powerful structure, impressively fine tannins and black fruits come together in a wine with density and a spicy, perfumed concentration. It will age well, so drink from 2021.
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. REMY P. Published on 21/05/2022
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