2020 "Les Acacias" Mas del Périé Fabien Jouves

Winery: Domaine Fabien Jouves

Grape Varieties: Malbec

Region: Cahors, Haut-Pays, Sud-Ouest de la France, France

Appellation: Cahors

Color: Red

Format: 0.75 L Bottle

Description

The 2020 Cahors “Les Acacias” from Mas Del Périé, under the direction of Fabien Jouves, is a 100% Malbec wine sourced from the best terroirs of the Cahors appellation. Grown on high-altitude limestone slopes, the estate operates under organic and biodynamic practices, allowing this wine to capture a pure expression of its terroir. Crafted with minimal intervention, the wine preserves the integrity of the fruit and showcases the unique personality of Cahors Malbec.

Blend

Malbec: The king of Cahors, offering powerful, structured wines rich in black fruit and spicy aromas.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep purple with violet highlights, reflecting the wine’s youth and concentration.

Nose: Highly expressive, dominated by blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry aromas, with hints of licorice, violet, and a limestone-driven minerality. Subtle spicy and lightly oaked notes emerge as the wine opens up.

Palate: Powerful and well-structured, with firm yet silky tannins. Black fruit flavors persist on the palate, complemented by spicy and mineral notes. The well-integrated acidity provides freshness and balance, leading to a long, character-filled finish.

Aging Potential

This wine can be enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit, but it also has an excellent aging potential of 10 to 15 years, during which it will develop more complex aromas of undergrowth, leather, and truffle.

Food Pairings

The 2020 Cahors “Les Acacias” pairs beautifully with:

Grilled or sauced red meats (beef, lamb)

Game (venison, wild boar)

Spiced dishes (lamb curry)

Aged cheeses (Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne)