Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Bois Carmin, Aoc Cahors, Rouge
Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Bois Carmin, Aoc Cahors, Rouge
While working as an oenologue in Provence, Valérie Courrèges was looking for an outstanding terroir with which to settle down, and in 2019, came across the perfect opportunity to settle in Cahors. Now based in the South West, Valérie tends 22 hectares of old vines rooted in a sublime terroir of clay and limestone. Drawing inspiration from legends such as Lalou Bize-Leroy, Jean-François Ganevat, and Olivier Horiot, her first order of business at the winery was to convert all of its vineyards to biodynamic f
Presentation
The 'Carmin' cuvée—evocative of the wine's deep red color—is one of Valérie Courrèges' flagship Malbecs, and an excellent ambassador for the birthplace of this rustic variety.
Winemaking
Grapes are mostly de-stemmed, but not crushed in order to maintain the integrity of the berries. Wines are fermented with native yeast in small concrete tanks, sorted by parcel. Moderate extraction by gentle punch-downs or small pump-overs. 20 to 25 days total for maceration and fermentation.
Varietals
Malbec: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: NO
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
