Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve Cahors La Fage 2021
Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve
Cosse Maisonneuve farms biodynamically and vinifies with minimal intervention, letting the iron-rich limestone terroir of Cahors speak through the Malbec. La Fage is their entry-level bottling, but there's nothing entry-level about its depth. This is Malbec before the New World got hold of it — taut, dark, and unapologetically tannic.
Nose
Dark cherry and blackcurrant lead, with violets and a touch of iron-like minerality. There's a subtle earthiness reminiscent of damp soil and a faint hint of dried herbs.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and a savory, almost chewy texture. Dark berry fruit is framed by graphite-like minerality and a quiet green herbal note. The wine has structure and density without heaviness.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with lingering blackcurrant and a stony, almost chalky grip.
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Blend
- Predominantly Malbec with small amounts of Merlot
- Vineyards
- La Fage vineyard, Cahors plateau, limestone and iron-rich clay soils
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's iron-tinged tannins and dark fruit complement the rich, gamey quality of duck confit, while earthy Puy lentils echo the wine's mineral backbone.
Matthieu Cosse and Catherine Maisonneuve farm 22 hectares of Malbec on the Cahors plateau using biodynamic methods, working to revive the region's reputation as the original home of the grape.
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