This wine comes from rising Languedoc winemaker Jeanne Delaunay, daughter of winemakers Laurent and Catherine Delaunay. She brings a contemporary outlook combined with a strong respect for nature and the Burgundian heritage that shapes her approach. The wine name reflects the care taken to protect the wild plants, les fleurs sauvages, that grow along the edges of the vines.
At 13 per cent ABV, the 2022 vintage is drawn from 30 year old Malbec vines and rests in oak barrels for seven to nine months.
When people think of this grape, Argentina often springs to mind, although France is the next largest source, usually from Cahors in the southwest where the wines are bold, full bodied, dark and earthy with firm tannins. This version is different, coming from Languedoc further south and closer to the coast, giving rise to a more fruit led and graceful style.
There is a lovely aroma of red and black fruits with a touch of violets, followed by the same mix of fruits on the tongue with a hint of liquorice. It is a bold and fruity red, yet the tannins are gentle rather than forceful as you might find in Cahors.
It offers a fresh, pure and approachable French interpretation of Malbec at a very appealing price, £9.25 Mix Six from Majestic.
