This wine is a Malbec made from 30-year-old vines planted on limestone soil on a second terrace. Cultivated using organic farming methods, the vines are planted at a density of 4,500 vines per hectare, with yields limited to 50 hl/ha. Harvesting is partially done by hand. The winemaking process is characterized by early harvesting and short maceration periods, thereby avoiding overly intense extraction. Aged for six months in stainless steel and concrete tanks, this wine contains no added sulfites.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 16° to 18°
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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Château Les Croisille
Located on the hillsides of Luzech, in the Cahors appellation, Château Les Croisille is a family-owned estate founded in 1979 by Bernard and Cécile Croisille. The vineyard, which initially consisted of fallow plots, was gradually brought back into production, with the first harvest taking place in the mid-1980s.
The estate has evolved over time, with its first bottling in the late 1980s, followed by the move into its own cellars in the early 2000s. In 2008, Germain Croisille joined the estate and began the transition to organic farming, culminating in certification two years later. The estate is now a member of the Vignerons de Nature group, which brings together producers committed to practices that respect the terroir.
The vineyard is situated on iron-rich limestone soils, which are particularly well-suited to the expression of Malbec, Cahors’s signature grape variety. The harvest is increasingly being carried out ... Read more
