Jean BALDES 1976

Jean-Luc BALDESChteau Coutet1990653 Jean-Luc BALDES600

Vin de Pays du Comt Tolosan

FloressasCahorsTriguendina

50 % Chardonnay; 50 % Viognier

Jean BALDES, a passionate wine-grower and constantly in search of worthwhile innovations, installed the first stainless steel vat for Cahors AOC wines in 1976. He doubled the area of the Triguedina estate and turned in particular towards the production of fine wines. Jean-Luc BALDES is now in charge of the estate and has taken the wines to the top level in Cahors. In 1999, he installed a modern cellar with 600 French oak barrels. As a creative winegrower, Jean-Luc BALDES has developed a wide range of wines.

In 96 A.D., the Roman emperor Domitian ordered France’s vines to be grubbed up and cereals to be grown instead. In 280 A.D., after the order was annulled by another emperor, Probus, the vine was planted in the Quercy region once again. It was in tribute to him that Jean, the father of Jean-Luc Balds, created the first cuve of this top-of-the-range Appellation Cahors wine in 1976.

Appellation:
Vin de Pays du Comt Tolosan

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Terroir:
At Floressas, in the Triguedina vineyards west of Cahors, in the heart of the Appellation region. Clay-and-limestone soil. North-Easterly exposure..

Grape Varieties:
50 % Chardonnay; 50 % Viognier

Vinification:
Grapes are hand-picked in early morning or in the late evening. Matured in cask for six months.

Tasting Notes:
Golden colour. Aromas of tropical fruits such as candied fruit and mineral notes. On palate, tropical fruits such as pineapple, peach, flower and refreshing acidity. Potential to age.