In 2006, Fabien Jouves took over the running of this family vineyard, located on the hillsides of Trespoux, the highest point of the appellation. He is one of Cahors' many newcomers, whose ambition is to exalt the noble variety Malbec with biodynamic practices (Biodyvin/Demeter certified). He follows the Burgundy model, both in terms of the parcel selections, long fermentations on lees, and even the shape of the bottles! Part of a new generation of winemakers in Cahors, Fabien Jouves proudly wear the colours of his appellation, and is constantly innovating his methods. His reds have a great deal of substance and are perfectly balanced, and he also produces many Vin de France cuvées. Chenin-based whites, orange wines, cuvées of pure Tannat, amphora cuvées and much more. A truly accomplished, iconoclastic range.

Despite being a local and winegrower’s son, Fabien Jouves is constantly experimenting, an example of which is this Chenin, a grape variety that was historically grown in this region. This astonishing wine was produced from young vines grown on clay-limestone soils, with direct pressing of whole bunches followed by fermentation and maturing in vats. Neither fined nor filtered, this dry, delicious wine should be drunk young, at 16-18°C. Accompanied by exotic foods, or chicken, you will relish its fresh, nervous and fruity attack.