2020 Fabien Jouves Amphore Malbec

Biodynamically farmed Malbec by the very open-minded 6th gen winemaker Fabien Jouves in France’s Cahors region. One hectare of Malbec is aged and undergoes elevage in Amphorae, letting the dizzying limestone hills and its fifty year old vines do the talking. In this case, less is definitely more. No sulphites added, it’s a red fruit salad that’s as clean as they come.

Fabien Jouves grew up in the Causse (Massif Central), where Malbec (Côt) is king. Each plot of Fabien's vineyard, located at the junction of the Quercy and Cahors terroirs, expresses different aspects of Malbec. This is reinforced by biodynamic viticulture practised since 2011 and certified with Demeter/Biodyvin, which Fabien believes pays respect to life, plant, man and his environment. Winemaking is carried out naturally without oenological inputs, in concrete vats, barrels and casks according to each wines' personality