Life of the party Red 2020

Life of the party Red 2020

Danis dans la vigne

Life of the Party (more or less translatable as "the party animal") is an organic and natural red wine from the Cahors terroir, certified AB and Nature & Progrès. This blend of red grape varieties from the Southwest is made by Danis Bessières, winemaker at Danis dans la vigne, using grapes from his family estate in Antenet.

Vinification

Life of the Party, produced on clay-loam soils resting on limestone gravel, is made from the red grape varieties Malbec, Egiodola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In addition to the Cabernet Francs that are around ten years old, the vines are between 30 and 40 years old. The vinification is carried out without any additives, with a short maceration. No added sulfites, yeast or enzymes. The wine is aged in stainless steel vats.

Tasting

The garnet red color catches the eye and a large packet of fruit explodes in the mouth. Life of the Party, a joyful and free-spirited wine, is a natural, unadulterated red that's festive, convivial, and indulgent. The blend of grape varieties—in a region traditionally favored by Malbec alone—produces a supple, fruity, and nuanced result, perfect for any celebration. A board of charcuteries and salaisons will pay tribute to him, but you can also serve him at the table.

Learn more about Danis dans la vigne

Under the Danis dans la vigne brand, on the Cahors terroir, Danis Bessières vinifies naturally the organic grapes purchased from his parents' property, the Domaine de l'Antenet, which was the first organic vineyard in Cahors in the early 1900s. 80.

Organic and natural since 1983

Danis respects the principles established in the vineyard and winery by his grandfather and then his father: making wines without additives, organic and natural, from local grape varieties while respecting the environment. It was in 1983 that his grandfather obtained the organic label Lemaire-Boucher, followed by Nature & Progrès and then the organic labels AB and Eurofeuille. Danis Bessières continues this momentum.

Malbec, but not only

Malbec reigns over the Cadurcian region, but Danis also uses Cabernets, Jurançon Noir, Merlot and recently created grape varieties. This allows him to temper the density and opacity of the main grape variety. He also does not hesitate to produce single-varietal vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Colombard.