Clos Troteligotte K-Nom Malbec main-grape_jacquere fennel seed

fennel seed

cocoa and a touch of bell pepper

The same pot stills from centuries ago are still on-site

The juicy gooseberry palate is full and elegant with refreshing minerality and grassy notes that linger on the finish

Maceration lasts from 48 to 72 hours depending on the harvest

Clos Troteligotte K-Nom Malbec main-grape_jacquere fennel seedA Malbec from the grape's traditional French home of Cahors, K Nom adds a touch of Merlot for finesse. Grapes are sourced from the Clos Troteligotte organic and biodynamic vineyards of high elevation, with unique calcareous clay siderolithic soils, (red clay soil of limestone rich in iron). Initial cold maceration followed by fermentation with natural native yeasts, manual punching down and a second maceration. The wine was aged in unlined concrete