Fabien Jouves Malbec Amphore

I caught this wine on a perfect night. This was reminiscent of a top cru Beaujalais with splendid red fruits, no hard edges and zero stinky Brett odors. Tannins are so light that they are barely noticeable.

Unlike any other Cahors I’ve ever had, and as there is no mention of Cahors on the front label, this might actually be a Vin de France. It started out quite nasty, but a double decant took care of most of the stink. It was soft, with red fruits and very reminiscent of Beaujalais. Not bad for $20, but not worth the $40 it was discounted from.

Stanktown, this is gassy and savory, kinda like a stinky cheese or foot... lol, but that fades with air and there are many redeeming floral, spicy and fresh fruit tones: sweet roses, peonies, black tea, peppery spices, clove, cardamom, blackberry, cherry... tangy and juicy through the finish, enveloping and pleasantly chewy, seedy fruits and delicate herbal and floral tones mingle with nice savory leesy notes. Definitely has a low intervention minimalist vibe, this is marked by the amphora (weird combo …

A gorgeous nose of rose petal, spice, red berry and cherry. The palate is so silky, with delicious fruit flavours and intensity without heaviness. There's plenty of savoury nuance and a finish that is bright, crisp and persistent.