Wines

Each plot is adapted to the grape variety grown
No fertilisers used; vine roots develop naturally
Manuel suckering
Manual thinning in July
Leaf area raised to 1.20 m over bunches

Harvesting at night when plots have reached optimal ripeness
Designated plots for the cuvée
Vatting over 15 to 30 days depending on the grape variety
Low-temperature fermentation at 25 to 28°C

Six months in vats, with quarterly racking
Maturation in oak barrels (new/one wine/two wines) over 12 months, with intermediary racking

Characteristically Malepère, this wine combines the finesse and elegance of wines from the west of France with the body and aromatic complexity of southern wines : Chocolate aroma, strawberry jam, slightly peppery, structured, elegant and gourmet mouth

cassoulet with Lauragais lingots, osso bucco, duck confit, Espezel rib steak