2019 Magnum "Les Acacias" Mas del Périé Fabien Jouves

📌 Description

Magnum “Les Acacias” 2019 – Mas del Périé is a majestic format of this emblematic Cahors cuvée, sourced from biodynamically farmed vines on limestone plateaus. The sunny yet balanced 2019 vintage reveals a deep, concentrated, and vibrant Malbec, where fruit purity shines with precision. The magnum format allows for slower, more harmonious ageing, enhancing the wine’s finesse and complexity over time.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Malbec.

An intense profile: blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, violet, graphite, fine spices, and chalky nuances.

🌍 Region / Country

South-West France – Cahors (France).

Vines planted at altitude on limestone soils provide mineral tension, natural freshness, and excellent ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for about 1 hour before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

20 to 30 years (enhanced by the magnum format).

• 2024–2032: vibrant fruit, firm structure, lively energy.

• 2033–2050+: tertiary complexity (cocoa, fine leather, truffle, forest floor).

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep purple with violet highlights.

• Clarity: dense and brilliant.

• Legs: thick and concentrated.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and pure.

• First nose: blackberry, blueberry, dark plum.

• Second nose: violet, graphite, spice, mineral nuance.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and energetic.

• Structure: present yet fine tannins, excellent tension, controlled concentration.

• Dominant aromas: ripe dark fruits, spice, limestone minerality.

• Overall balance: powerful yet precise.

• Length: long, fresh, structured finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Duck breast.

• Rib of beef.

• Game dishes.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A structured and ambitious Cahors whose magnum format enhances depth and ageing capacity. An expressive and intense cuvée built for long-term cellaring.