Description
The Pièces Longues from Mas del Périé (Fabien Jouves) first impress with their remarkable aromatic complexity. White fruits, exotic fruits, citrus, quince, a hint of honey… This rich palette is reflected on the palate, underpinned by a beautifully crisp minerality. The Kimmeridgian limestone soils work wonders, producing a palate that is both flavourful and finely crafted. Roundness, depth, freshness, tension: this is a truly fine wine that will pair beautifully with moderately spicy South Asian cuisine, poultry in sauce and semi-dry goat’s cheeses.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
The Les Pièces Longues cuvée from the Mas del Périé estate in detail:
- GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Chenin
- AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 20 years
- CERTIFICATION: AB-Demeter
- SOIL/EXPOSURE: Exposed Kimmeridgian limestone. Hilltops, 350 metres above sea level
- CULTIVATION: Biodynamic
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested. Natural vinification, direct whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation in large casks
- AGEING: Aged in casks and barrels for 12 months
- Total SO2: < 30 mg/L
- ABV: 12.5%
- Serving temperature: 10–12°C
(source: Les Pièces Longues)
Fabien Jouves’ Mas del Périé estate
comes from an old farming family in the Causse region. He became a winegrower in 2006 by establishing Mas del Périé on the highest slopes of Cahors. Malbec (Cot) is the dominant grape variety here. The estate is situated at the junction of the terroirs of the Quercy hillsides and those of Cahors. Selecting specific plots was a natural choice to express the different facets of Malbec. This expression of the terroir is enhanced by biodynamic farming that respects life and the plant. As well as people and their environment.
What to eat with Les Pièces Longues by Fabien Jouves (Mas del Périé)?
- Sliced poultry in sauce
- South-East Asian cuisine and its coconut milk curries, but not too spicy
- A selection of semi-dry goat’s cheeses
- Filet mignon with turnips, parsnips and oyster mushrooms
