“In addition to its freshness, it has a rich, succulent texture, punctuated by silky, flavorful tannins. The bouquet offers a medley of dark fruits, licorice, and mint.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Black dress
Nose
Aromatic, with notes of ripe black fruits, aromatic herbs, fresh undergrowth, green pepper, and morello 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
Pairs well with shepherd's pie, cassoulet, honey-glazed duck strips...
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 the wine:
This cuvée has undergone an ambitious three-year aging process in oak barrels, and as expected, it currently offers a bouquet dominated by wood, with a nice fruitiness emerging in the background. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, yet never harsh, with tannins that are well-integrated. It’s a wine with real character.
About the estate:
Cathy and Daniel Fournié took over this 30-hectare estate in 1998, and 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 features of their wines in these pages. Their daughter Mathilde joined them in 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (An outstanding 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, with a vibrant 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 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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:
Cathy and Daniel Fournié have been running the estate since 1998, and the vineyards have been farmed organically since 2009. The reds possess the flair characteristic of the third terraces of the Lot. A deep respect for the soil—and above all for the fruit’s ripeness—shines through in every bottle. The range is becoming increasingly refined, and even the classic vintages offer a Malbec that is supple and full of character.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
An enticing nose of black plum, chocolate, orange, violet, and walnut. Full-bodied with a firm tannic structure, yet refined and smooth. Excellent depth. Made from organic grapes. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on January 15, 2026
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