This wine, currently in the process of converting to organic farming, showcases winemaking expertise focused on the pure expression of the terroir. Its deep garnet color conceals a supple, velvety texture, offering a spectrum of flavors ranging from black fruits to spices. The limestone character of the soil translates into a mineral tension that gives structure to the wine, while the lingering finish magnifies the fruit’s intensity and its persistent freshness, leaving a chalky and spicy impression.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Fruity and spicy
Serving Recommendations
Serve at 16° to 18°
Aging Potential
5 to 10 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
Cosse et Maisonneuve
In Lacapelle-Cabanac, in the Lot region, Domaine Cosse & Maisonneuve was built around a clear ambition: to restore to Cahors all the nobility of its terroir and its iconic grape variety, Malbec. Founded by Matthieu Cosse and Catherine Maisonneuve in the early 2000s, the estate has gradually established itself as a defining presence in the Cahors wine region. Their approach is rooted in a simple conviction: to produce wines that accurately express the place from which they come, without masking the terroir through excessive intervention.
The vineyard spans about 20 hectares around Lacapelle-Cabanac, on a particularly interesting mosaic of soils. The limestone scree and clay-limestone plateaus are where the Malbec vintages are produced, while certain siderolitic terroirs—recognizable by their red clays that are very rich in iron—lend the wine a deeper, velvety character. La Marguerite, the estate’s signature wine, comes from a plot ... Read more
