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Valentré bridge in Cahors

Situated in the heart of Quercy, not too far from the town of Cahors, domaine Cosse Maisonneuve was born in 1999 when Matthieu Cosse (former rugby player) and Catherine Maisonneuve took over a vineyard of 5 hectares planted with old vines of Malbec where they produced their first wine “Les Laquets” following the principles of biodynamie.

Since then the Domaine grew to approximately 20 hectares producing separate “Cuvee” to reflect the identity of their different terroir. After several years of patience and hard work Catherine & Matthieu are recognised as one of the leader of the appellation Cahors by professionals (sommeliers, restaurateurs and journalists).

Matthieu’s definition of wine is: a wine should have depth and minerality to ensure honesty and authenticity. The wine must be round, elegant and digeste…

The soil is clay and limestone plateau on the gravely clay third terraces overhanging the Lot river.

Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve LA FAGE Cahors France 2005
Not a typical black wine as the unusually level of acidity creates a more elegant style of Cahors. Expressive nose of cherries with some leather, violette and cassis. Minimalistic vinification is evident in the good backbone structure. A wine true to its roots, well balanced, and wonderfully natural. 100% Malbec

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46700 Lacapelle Cabanac, France
Mobile: +33 (0)6 78 79 57 10
E: laquets.maisonneuve@wanadoo.fr
www.leslaquets.com