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Château Haut-Monplaisir - Cahors Pur Plaisir 2020
Château Haut-Monplaisir - Cahors Pur Plaisir 2020

Château Haut-Monplaisir - Cahors Pur Plaisir 2020

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3/5 (1 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

92/100

RVF

92/100

James Suckling

1*Étoile

Hachette

Malbec
rich
smooth tannins
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“In addition to its freshness, it has a deep, succulent texture, accented by silky, flavorful tannins. The bouquet offers a medley of dark fruits, licorice, and mint.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)

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Estate

Château Haut-Monplaisir

Vintage

Pur Plaisir

Vintage

2020

Designation

Cahors

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

100% Malbec

Regions

Stony clay-silicate soils on the third terrace, south-facing

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In a temperature-controlled cement tank: destemming, crushing, punching down, fermentation for 25 to 30 days; no filtration or added sulfites

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in 500-liter oak barrels; no sulfur added at bottling

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Black dress

Nose

Aromatic, with notes of ripe black fruits, aromatic herbs, fresh forest floor, green pepper, and sour cherries

Palate

Juicy and full-bodied, with notes of cocoa, toasted dried fruit, and a hint of smokiness

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with shepherd's pie, cassoulet, honey-glazed duck strips...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

This cuvée has undergone a very ambitious three-year aging process in oak barrels, which naturally results in a bouquet dominated by oak at this stage, with a nice fruitiness emerging in the background. On the palate, it offers volume, power, and concentration, yet no harshness, with tannins that are well integrated into the wine. It has character.

About the estate:

Cathy and Daniel Fournié took over this 30-hectare estate in 1998; it has been certified organic since 2012. As self-taught winemakers, they sought advice from neighboring vintners. They learned quickly and effectively, as evidenced by the regular selections featured in these pages. Their daughter Mathilde joined them in 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Aromas of dark wild berries, cedar, smoke, and spices set the stage for the 2020 Pur Plaisir, a full-bodied, enveloping Malbec, layered, and concentrated, featuring a vigorous tannic structure, a fleshy core of fruit, and velvety tannins leading to a long, delicate finish scented with violets. Fermented and aged for 36 months in barrels, this is a true labor of love and a great wine in the making.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

In addition to its freshness, it has a rich, succulent texture, accented by silky, flavorful tannins. The bouquet offers a medley of dark fruits, licorice, and mint.

About the estate:

Since 1998, Cathy and Daniel Fournié have been running this family-owned estate, joined in 2015 by their daughter Mathilde. With guidance from Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe (Château du Cèdre), they showcase the third terraces of the Lot region. Their approach respects both the soil and the grapes’ ripeness, and each cuvée reflects this commitment to quality. The lineup continues to gain in precision: even the classic wines offer Malbecs that are refined, elegant, and full of energy.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (guide -2) Recommended

About the wine:

An enticing nose of black plum, chocolate, orange, violet, and walnut. Full-bodied with a solid tannic structure, yet refined and smooth. Excellent depth. Made from organic grapes. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.

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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on January 15, 2026

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