2021 Cosse Maisonneuve, Les Laquets, Cahors

Matthieu Cosse and Catherine Maisonneuve meticulously farm their Cahors vineyards biodynamically, fostering balanced soils to achieve an authentic expression of Malbec. The single-parcel Les Laquets cuvée is sourced from old vines rooted in deep siderolithic red clay and fissured Jurassic limestone, imparting a distinctive mineral tension. Winemaking involves whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by extended aging in new and used barriques, emphasizing gentle extraction. The 2021 vintage, shaped by a cooler growing season and a prolonged, cool-night harvest, delivers a Malbec with elegant structure, exhibiting refined tannins and a vibrant, balanced acidity. This approach results in a wine precisely reflecting its origin and the vintage’s influence on its textural profile.