2018 "Amphore" Mas del Périé Fabien Jouves

📌 Description

“Amphore” 2018 – Mas del Périé is a distinctive Cahors vinified and aged in amphorae, offering a pure and unadorned expression of Malbec. The warm and concentrated 2018 vintage delivers an intense yet remarkably refined wine, where fruit shines with clarity and precision. This cuvée embraces a minimalist approach, aiming to faithfully convey the energy of its limestone terroir.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Malbec.

A pure and vibrant profile: fresh blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, violet, chalky notes, fine spices, and a subtle smoky touch.

🌍 Region / Country

South-West France – Cahors (France).

The vines grow on elevated limestone plateaus, providing natural freshness, tension, and depth.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 14 and 15 °C (57–59 °F).

A light decant of 30 to 45 minutes may be beneficial.

⏳ Ageing Potential

10 to 18 years.

• 2024–2029: intense fruit, energy, mineral tension.

• 2030–2038+: evolution toward tertiary notes (cocoa, fine leather, forest floor).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep purple with violet highlights.

• Clarity: bright and dense.

• Legs: concentrated and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and precise.

• First nose: fresh blackberry, blueberry, dark plum.

• Second nose: violet, wet stone, light spice.

👄 Palate

• Attack: direct and energetic.

• Structure: fine tannins, lively tension, controlled concentration.

• Dominant aromas: dark fruits, mineral notes, subtle spice.

• Overall balance: powerful yet pure.

• Length: long, fresh, mineral-driven finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Duck breast.

• Grilled beef.

• Spiced cuisine.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A precise and modern Cahors highlighting the purity of Malbec and limestone minerality. An energetic, structured, and authentic cuvée.