South West
A fully blossomed cuvée, the most accomplished of the estate, showing notes of Burlat cherry, blackberry, chocolate, oak, and fresh tobacco. The palate is powerful and concentrated, yet soft, supple, and silky. Great aging potential.
100% Malbec from 40-year-old vines, farmed organically, planted at 300 meters altitude on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils in Luzech. Hand-harvested, yields of 25 hl/ha, a micro-parcel selection… and sorted grape by grape! Natural vinification, with a small portion kept in whole clusters. Grapes are placed in open demi-muids for a 25-day maceration, with punch-downs at the start. Pressing and 18 months ageing in the same demi-muids, which are then closed. Total SO2: 20 mg/litre.
Germain, Nicolas, and Simon run Château Les Croisille, located in Luzech in the Cahors AOC. It all started as a family adventure in 1979 when Cécile and Bernard Croisille took over the lease, carrying ‘a touch of youthful madness,’ a huge passion for the terroir, and a real life project. Seven hectares were cleared and planted, and it wasn’t until 1984 that the first harvest was delivered to...
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Sulphites-free wine
Sulphites-free wine
Minimal sulphites
Sulphites-free wine
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
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