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Les Mémoires Fauves VdF 2020, Château Terre-Fauve

Les Mémoires Fauves VdF 2020, Château Terre-Fauve

Natural Wine

Amphorae wine, only 1,000 bottles per year. Old vines planted in 1944.

Vineyard: Château Terre Fauve

Grower: Nicolas and Morgane Baudet

Age of Vines: 105+ years old

Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc

Village: Fronton, Haute-Garonne

Region: South-West

Soil: Sand and gravels

Production Methods: Organic and biodynamic farming. Natural grass in between rows. Natural calcium addition. Active biodiversity measures including bat and bird boxes to reduce insect population. Picking off green harvest. Late harvest by hand with selection of grapes slightly over mature. Intense slow maceration in concrete tank. Natural yeast. Aging for 8 months in tank, no clarification and no filtration.

Special Features: Small production only 300 bottles per year. Total natural sulphite 0.03g/hl a. No clarification, no filtration.

Country: France

Tasting Notes

Colour: Dark ruby red

Nose: Blackcurrant, prune, rose and violet, bell pepper, earthy, touch of eucalyptus

Palate: Juicy and smooth with soft tannins and peppery finish

Length/Finish: Medium-body, long length

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sulphites: No sulphites added

Organic: Yes

Bottle Closure: NOMACORC