Serpent a Plumes Rouge, 2023

Cahors Malbec without the heavy reputation - juicy and bright with red fruit, from a young couple farming the high limestone above town.

A light, juicy red from the high limestone plateau above Cahors, the original home of Malbec. Raspberry, redcurrant and strawberry with a touch of licorice, and a stony edge that keeps it fresh. It still has Malbec's deep colour, but the skins were steeped gently rather than worked hard, so it drinks bright and easy. Dry, yet the fruit is ripe enough to feel almost sweet.