Mas del Périé – Fabien Jouves, Natural Winemaker in Cahors

Discover the wines of Mas del Périé by Fabien Jouves — unmissable natural wines from Cahors — Check the winemaker informations : Fabien Jouves.

In the world of natural wine in southwestern France, certain names resonate as emblems of quality, terroir, and authenticity. Among them, Fabien Jouves stands out for his ultra-respectful approach to the Cahors terroir, while offering us resolutely modern and natural wines. We love to showcase his entire range of biodynamically produced wines, some without added sulfites, to both discerning wine lovers and epicureans in search of thirst-quenching wines. ---

Fabien Jouves, heir to a family of winegrowers, embodies a new generation of winemakers passionate about expressing the terroir. His estate, rooted in the limestone hillsides of the Lot, is a veritable living laboratory where each vintage of Malbec, other regional grape varieties, and even forgotten varieties, reveals the uniqueness of the Cahors appellation. Combining tradition and technique, he practices natural and biodynamic winemaking that respects the lunar cycle calendar. The Mas del Périé vintages are divided into what Fabien calls “Vins de Soif” (wines for drinking) and “Vins de Terroir” (terroir wines). The wines for drinking can be produced from grapes purchased from winegrowers who also use organic and/or biodynamic methods, while the terroir wines are the result of meticulous plot selection.

Each bottle of natural wine signed by Fabien Jouves thus becomes a benchmark of quality and finesse, revealing the soul of the Southwest and the strength of its terroir. His wines are an ode to biodiversity and authenticity, making him a true icon and even a role model in the world of natural wine in the Southwest.

Fabien Jouves' career path

Born into a family of winegrowers, Fabien Jouves took over the family estate in 2006, located in the hills above Cahors. From the outset, he committed to organic viticulture, then biodynamic viticulture, certified by Ecocert and Demeter. His goal: to produce great natural wines from iconic grape varieties such as Malbec, which faithfully reflect the Cahors terroir, without oenological artifice, respecting each vintage. In 2011, he took a new step forward by vinifying without sulfur, motivated by a desire for purity and expression of the terroir. His wines gained in finesse and authenticity, appealing to customers in search of naturalness. Since then, he has continued to explore a variety of winemaking techniques, from natural sparkling wines to oxidative wines, including orange wines and wines aged in amphorae.

Mas del Périé: An Exceptional Estate

Mas del Périé covers some 20 hectares of limestone hillsides at an altitude of 350 meters in the Cahors appellation d'origine contrôlée. This location at the top of the hillsides gives the wines a remarkable freshness, structure, and mineral expression, typical of the wine-growing terroir of southwestern France. The grape varieties grown include Malbec, emblematic of Cahors, but also rarer varieties such as Petit and Gros Manseng for white wines.

Natural vinification is carried out without the addition of sulfites, with manual harvesting of healthy grapes, fermentation in concrete vats or barrels, without fining or filtration. This artisanal approach creates lively, expressive, and easy-to-drink wines. This is particularly true of the Jour de Fruit cuvée: a modern Cahors with aromas of stewed black fruits and sweet spices. The palate is velvety and dense, with good body and a long finish. A successful expression of the appellation, signed by Fabien Jouves.

Cave Pur Jus: The Ideal Partner for Discovering Fabien Jouves

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By offering a wide range of organic and biodynamic wines from the Mas del Périé estate, Cave Pur Jus allows wine lovers to discover the diversity and richness of the work of Fabien Jouves, a committed man from the South-West. Whether for a tasting with friends or to accompany a gourmet meal, these wines will seduce you with their character and sincerity.

Conclusion

Fabien Jouves embodies a new generation of winemakers, offering us exceptional natural wines from his region. Thanks to Cave Pur Jus, his bottles are accessible to all enthusiasts wishing to explore the world of living wine, produced using traditional farming methods that respect the terroir and the vines. An invitation to rediscover Malbec from the Cahors appellation in a new light, through bottles of biodynamic wine that always respect the grapes, the terroir, and people.