Le Calcifère 2017

Le Calcifère is a traditional wine with a concentrated, new world polish, highlighting the expressions of specific sites within the three select terroirs of the Lot Valley.

Terroirs
Fruit selected from the Plateau, the 3rd and 4th Terrace

Vineyard
• High density planting 12,350 vines/acres (5000 vines/ha)
• 2.2 tons per acres (40hl/ha)

Winemaking
• Hand-harvested between the September 18th
• Fermentations in small stainless steel tanks
• 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels (225l)

"Le Calcifère translated literally in French, means ‘the one which contains lime,’ referring directly to the limestone content of the soils."

Tasting Notes
Jet black with deep amethyst on the edges, this Limited-Edition wine is profound and layered. A deep core of black fruit is perfumed with notes of black currant, blackberry, blueberry and hints of spice, seared meat, sage and dark chocolate. Creamy-textured bright on the palate, it displays florals flavors and some plum and new leather with a clean finish.