2021 La Calmette Trespotz

WINEMAKER: Maya Sallée & Nicolas Fernandez
REGION: Cahors, FR
VARIETY: Malbec
VITICULTURE: Certified Organic/Biodynamic

100% Malbec from the three distinct terroirs of the village Trespoux-Rassiels. Majority whole bunch with a portion de-stemmed, 8 days maceration, elevage on lees in concrete and older barrels. At a lower ABV of 12.5%, Trespotz 2021 was rejected by the AOC and for this vintage is classified as Vin de France.

"Florals of violets, lavender and soft herbs. The palate displays blue fruits and a beautiful structure. Fine fluid tannins supported by minerality. Velvety. Moving to darker fruits, a wave of freshness and laser length. A joyous wine to see out winter." - Liz, Vivant

There are two distinct terroirs and styles of the Cahors appellation: the alluvial valley of the Lot river, and the limestone plateau. Located in Trespoux-Rassiels, on the limestone causses overlooking Cahors, the soils here are what make these wines truly remarkable, with all Maya and Nicolas’s 10 hectares of vineyards situated on the plateau. A mix of clay limestone, Kimmeridgian limestone and Siderolithic. Kimmeridgian limestone is most famous as the bedrock for Chablis and Sancerre, it brings minerality and acidity to the fruit. Siderolithic are iron rich clay soils bringing umami and texture.