Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Zinzolin, Vin De France, Rouge
Private Labels, Valerie Courregues, Zinzolin, Vin De France, 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 cuvée's name references an old-fashioned word for red-purple, classified out of the Cahors appellation and as a Vin de France because of its old-vine blend from Courrèges' premium terroir around Montcuq.
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. 9 to 21 days total for maceration and fermentation.
Varietals
Malbec: 40
Syrah: 30
Cabernet franc: 20
Merlot: 10
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: NO
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
