"In addition to its freshness, it has a deep, sappy texture, punctuated by silky, savory tannins. The bouquet offers a farandole of black fruits, licorice and mint". (Le Guide RVF 2025)
Features
Estate
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cuvée
Pur Plaisir
Vintage
2020
Designation
Cahors
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Stony, clayey-siliceous soil on 3rd terrace, south-facing
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In temperature-controlled cement vats, destemming, crushing, punching of the cap, vatting for 25 to 30 days, no filtration or added sulfite.
Breeding
12 months in 500L oak barrels, no sulfur added at bottling
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Black dress
Nose
Aromatic, ripe black fruits, aromatic herbs, fresh undergrowth, green pepper and morello cherries
Mouth
Juicy and full-bodied, with aromas of cocoa, roasted dried fruit and a hint of smoke.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with shepherd's pie, cassoulet, duck aiguillettes with honey...
Château Haut-Monplaisir
Cahors
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A very ambitious 3 years of barrel ageing for this cuvée, which logically delivers a bouquet dominated by wood at this stage, with good fruit peaking in the background. On the palate, volume, power, concentration, but no hardness, with tannins well embedded in the flesh. Full of character.
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 (guide 2025) 92/100
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
In addition to its freshness, it has a deep, sappy texture, punctuated by silky, savory tannins. The bouquet offers a farandole of black fruit, licorice and mint.
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
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Seductive nose of black plum, chocolate, orange, violet and walnut. Full-bodied with a solid tannic structure, yet refined and unctuous. Excellent amplitude. Made from organic grapes. Drinkable from 2024.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JULIEN B. Published on 28/10/2024
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