"Crafted to express the purity of Malbec berries, the wine is elegant, structured yet ripe with juicy freshness. The wine is very complete, fragrant and will be ready to drink from 2025. Organic". (Wine Enthusiast 2022). L'Envie is a puzzling, surprising and excellent Cahors!
Features
Estate
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cuvée
L'Envie (sans soufre ajouté)
Vintage
2020
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
13.5%
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 from
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
While still young, it goes well with grilled lamb chops, squash or mushroom risotto...
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 (2023 guide) 90/100
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:
A juicy crunch on a broad palette of fresh fruit, undergrowth and spices. Racy, yet light tannins herald the finish, which wraps itself in licorice velvet. The harmonious precision of this sulfur-free wine is commendable.
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 (2022 guide) 92/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Crafted to express the purity of Malbec berries, the wine is elegant, structured yet ripe and juicy-fresh. The wine is full-bodied, fragrant and ready to drink from 2025. Organic.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of cherry, red plum, chocolate orange, dried flowers and forest floor. Medium-bodied, with supple tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity and juicy, with a tart cherry character on the palate and a tangy finish. Made from organic grapes. Sulfite-free. Drink now.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. VINCENT D. Published on 18/04/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS D. Published on 04/10/2023
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