Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Clos Terre Kermes, Aoc Cahors, Rouge Wines

Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Clos Terre Kermes, Aoc Cahors, Rouge

Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Clos Terre Kermes, 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

This unique terroir gives Clos Terre Kermès a strong identity. It is distinguished by a remarkable and unique depth and velvety texture.

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.

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