Fabien Jouves 2023 'You #%$& My Wine?!' Vin de France (Cahors)

Item Number: 20299

UPC: None

Country: France
Region: South West France
Sub Region: Cahors
Appellation/AVA: Vin de France
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): Jurançon Noir / Valdiguié / Merlot / Malbec
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Biodynamic
Soil Type: Clay and limestone

Average Vine Age: 50 years; assemblage of several plots
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Spontaneous with whole bunches
Aging: Concrete vats and barrels for 6 months
Fining: No
Filtration: No

Fabien Jouves’ family has a long history farming grapes in Cahors. The domaine is a 6th-generation property and is located in Causses—literally meaning limestone plateau—on the highest slopes of the Cahors appellation at over 1,100 feet. The high elevation guarantees low nighttime temperatures, which partly explains the freshness and vivacity of the wines. In addition to his family’s holdings, he purchased two other pieces of land. Fabien Jouves' property totals over 30 hectares.

Fabien employs a non-interventionist vinification philosophy. The whole vinification process occurs naturally without any additives. The wine is then aged until maturity. His Vin de France (Vin de Soif) selection is his creative outlet.