Château de Rouffiac - Le Fruit (Bottle 75cl)
This Cahors brings out the fruity aromas of our flagship grape variety, Malbec. It reveals red fruits and a fresh, silky texture. On the palate, this wine strikes a perfect balance between aromatic richness and elegance.
| Vintage: 2023 |
| Packaging: Bottle 75cl |
Description
- Tasting: Le Malbec s'exprime avec pureté dans ce vin à la robe soutenue, aux arômes de violette, fraise et cerise. En bouche, il présente une texture riche. Il est rendu très approchable par un volume modéré de tannins soyeux, un taux d'alcool contenu et une balance assez fraîche.
- Classification: PDO - Protected Designation of Origin - Cahors
- Color: Dry red wine
- Certification: From a High Environmental Value (HEV) farm
- Alcohol: 12,5 % vol
Vine and Terroir
- Varietal: 100% Malbec
- Plot: Duravel, lieu-dit Ségala, 2ème terrasse du Lot
- Soil: Sable argilo-limoneux
- Age: 40 years
- Density: 5000 vine/ha
- Average yield: 26 hl/ha
Winery
- Date of harvest: 13th September 2023
- Harvest: Manual
- Vinification and ageing: Hand-harvested when tannins are just ripe, de-stemmed and carefully sorted. Fermentation without sulfites in temperature-controlled concrete vats with a total maceration period of 2 weeks, followed by 4 months' ageing in concrete vats. Estate Bottled.
- Production: 30000 bottles
At Home
- Ageing: Drink now and for up to 5 years.
- Opportunity: Aperitif, Deli meats, Spicy oriental cuisine, Grilled white fishes.