# Pigmentum Malbec Rosé (NV)

- **Producer:** Georges Vigouroux
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Malbec
- **Region:** South West France, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, lemon

## About this wine

Famille Georges Vigouroux was founded in 1887 in Cahors and has been a pioneer of French Malbec for four generations. The name Pigmentum stems from the Latin word for 'something that colors'. While Malbec in Cahors is historically known as the deep, extracted 'Black Wine', winemakers at Famille Vigouroux utilize gentle pressing of Malbec juice to highlight the unexpected, delicate side of the grape variety. Today managed by Bertrand-Gabriel Vigouroux, the family produces this wine in the sun-kissed Lot Valley of South West France.

## Interesting facts

- The name Pigmentum comes from the Latin word for 'something that colors'.
- Made from 100% Malbec, a rare varietal choice for a delicate rosé wine.
- Famille Vigouroux has been pioneering Malbec in South West France since 1887.

## Food pairing

The bright acidity and refreshing profile cut through light fats and complement delicate seafood, salad greens, and grilled white meats without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Crafted via quick pneumatic pressing of 100% Malbec grapes. Because Malbec skins are naturally dark, extracting only the immediate first-press juice yields a delicate rosé color. The wine undergoes cold vinification at controlled low temperatures in non-oxidative stainless steel vats to preserve fresh primary aromas. It is matured exclusively in temperature-controlled tanks with no oak contact and bottled early to guarantee vitality.