King Rabbit Malbec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The King Rabbit Organic Malbec comes from a unique terroir in southern France, at the foot of the Montagne Noire and facing the Pyrenees.
- Influenced by oceanic conditions to the west and Mediterranean conditions to the east, at altitudes of 50 to 500 meters, and planted on organic plots with clay-silt molasse soils.
- This Malbec produces warm, fruity wines.
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
Elaboration: The harvest is carried out mechanically, followed by destemming before vatting. The grapes undergo cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days before pressing. They then ferment gently during a short 8-day vatting period at a controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes: Ruby with purple highlights. Intense aromas of blackberry and violet, complemented by notes of dark fruits and plum. Generous and well-balanced, with fine, silky tannins and a persistent finish.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
King Rabbit sources its grapes from the IGP Pays d’Oc appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, a hilly terroir where Mediterranean, continental, and Oceanic climates meet. Cinsault and Grenache from coastal, mineral-rich soils go into the Rosé, while Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and other varietals are grown further inland — all drawn from a network of independent, organically farmed vineyards.
The brand is produced by LGI Wines, a Languedoc-based producer founded in Carcassonne in 1999 that works with grower partners across the Languedoc and Gascony regions rather than a single family estate. A team of seven winemakers oversees the range, which now ships to markets across the US, UK, and Europe.