Trespotz AOP Cahors
At a Glance
- Size: 4.00 ha (9.88 ac)
- Varieties: 95-100% Malbec, 0-5% Merlot
- Vine Age: 29 to 44 years old (as of 2021)
- Terroir: 340m altitude, significant temperature changes from day to night. Iron-rich red clay, Kimmeridgian limestone, and marl soil.
- Viticulture: Organic (AB), biodynamic practices. Guyot Poussard or Cordon de Royat pruning.
- Vinification: Partially destemmed, 6-30 day ambient yeast fermentation in tank with gentle infusion. Aged on the lees in concrete tank, stainless steel tank and older barrels. No fining, may be filtered if needed. Minimal SO2 adjustment at bottling (10-15 ppm).
Additional Info
Trespotz is the Occitan name for Maya and Nicolas' village. This is an blend of different terroirs typical for the area, including siderolithic red clays.
2020 Vintage: Includes a bit of declassified Butte Rouge and Bois Grand 2019
2021 Vintage: Due to the abundant rainfall and lower seasonal temperatures, 2021 is fresher than recent vintages. Maya & Nicolas decided to do a mostly whole cluster vinification here for this cooler vintage. Because the Cahors AOP does not allow this, Trespotz 2021 is a Vin de France.