"In addition to its freshness, it has a deep, sappy texture, punctuated by silky, flavorful tannins. The bouquet offers a medley of black fruits, licorice, and mint." (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Black dress
Nose
Aromatic, ripe black fruits, aromatic herbs, fresh undergrowth, green pepper, and sour cherries.
Mouth
Juicy and fleshy with aromas of cocoa, roasted dried fruit, and a hint of smoke.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Serve with shepherd's pie, cassoulet, duck breast with honey...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
This cuvée has undergone a very ambitious three-year aging process in barrels, which logically results in a bouquet dominated by wood at this stage, with a pleasant fruitiness emerging in the background. On the palate, it is full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, but without any harshness, with tannins that are well integrated into the flesh. Full of character.
About the estate:
Cathy and Daniel Fournié took over this 30-hectare estate in 1998, which has been certified organic since 2012. Self-taught, they sought advice from neighboring winegrowers. They learned quickly and well, as evidenced by the regular selections in these pages. Their daughter Mathilde joined them in 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Aromas of dark wild berries, cedar, smoke, and spices foreshadow the 2020 Pur Plaisir, a pure, full-bodied Malbec that is enveloping, layered, layered, and concentrated Malbec with a sappy tannic structure, a fleshy core of fruit, and velvety tannins leading to a long, delicate finish perfumed 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
In addition to its freshness, it has a deep, rich texture, punctuated by silky, flavorful tannins. The bouquet offers a medley of black fruits, licorice, and mint.
About the estate:
The château has been run by Cathy and Daniel Fournié since 1998, and the vines have been organically farmed since 2009. The reds have the panache of the third terraces of the Lot. Respect for the soil and, above all, for the ripeness of the fruit, is evident in each of the labels. The range is gaining in precision, and even the classic vintages offer a smooth Malbec full of panache.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Seductive nose of black plum, chocolate, orange, violet, and walnut. Full-bodied with a solid tannic structure, yet refined and smooth. Excellent amplitude. Made from organic grapes. Drink from 2024 onwards.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on January 15, 2026
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