"This cuvée is the fruit of long ageing in wood. Empyreumatic aromas are logically present in a complex palette of stewed black fruits. The palate is full and fat, with a fresh, minty finish. Solid tannins invite patience". (Le Guide Hachette 2022)
Features
Estate
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cuvée
Prestige
Vintage
2018
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
14%
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
2033
Food and wine pairing
Pair with prime rib, grilled meats, grilled vegetables...
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cahors
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This cuvée is the fruit of long ageing in wood. Empyreumatic aromas are logically present in a complex palette of stewed black fruits. The palate is full and fat, with a fresh, minty finish. Solid tannins invite patience.
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) 92/100
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 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 (2021 guide) 93/100
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This elegant wine with ripe, fragrant tannins and rich structure is produced by Cathy and Daniel Fournié. Its texture, woody character and generous black plum flavors promise long ageing. Drink from 2024. Organic.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Nose of plums, cherry pits, bark, tobacco and oyster shells. Full-bodied, with firm, tight tannins. Compact, supple and well-balanced. Made from organic grapes. Drink after 2023.
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