Cahors “K-or” 2020 – Clos Troteligotte

The micro-plots of Cahors “K-or” Clos Troteligotte were vinified separately, without the addition of sulphur during vinification. A cold pre-fermentation maceration took place prior to fermentation using indigenous yeasts. A manual “pigeage” or punching down of the cap extracted the colour and flavours, followed by a long maceration. Cahors “K-or” Clos Troteligotte  aged in unlined concrete vats on its fine lees. Minimal sulphur was used at bottling.

The vineyard is cultivated organically, respecting the environment and enabling the maximum expression of terroir. The 25 year old vines are trained according to the simple Guyot method, with debudding and a green harvest taking place during the course of the year to attain a yield of 40 hectolitres per hectare. The soil is calcareous-clay-siderolithic, which is a red clay soil composed of limestone and rich in iron, a rarity in Cahors. This unique terroir imparts minerality and complexity to these outstanding wines. Certified organic and biodynamic.