Origins of the cuveeOur Carignan Vieilles Vignes cuvée rises up majestically from the top of calcareous mountains. Just like Bonelli’s eagle, it is ethereal and noble, benefitting from the Mediterranean climate while boasting freshness.
Philosophy« Based on the expertise of four generations of winemakers, we want to reflect the diversity and the richness of opportunity across the Languedoc region with a full qualitative approach encompassing all the key elements from the vines to the wines »
TerroirLocated beetween Garrigues and Cévennes, the Monts vineyard tops Languedoc Roussillon region from some 600m altitude spots.
The foothills terroir is complex and contrasted, characterized by a damp climate and higher altitudes. The complexity of the soils (3 geological eras) along with a greater difference between diurnal and nocturnal temperatures help promote secondary metabolism which takes place inside the grape berry at night during the ripening phase. This phenomenon is responsible for the complexity of the grapes’ composition. Few varietals grown on this terroir manage to reach their peak of maturity. When they are able to do so, they yield high-class wines that are all elegance, complexity and minerality
VinificationHarvested by night to keep the freshness, each vineyard lot is fermented separately after a 4 days pre-fermentation cold soak which brings bright colour & flavour and silky tannins. After gentle pressing, some selected lots are racked directly into small French oak barrels adding depth and complexity. After 10 months of aging, each component is blended to create the Fortant de France signature.
Ageing10 months sur lies in French oak Barrels
Tasting notesThis wine is deep red in colour and features a fine, complex nose redolent of Morello cherry, blackcurrant and thyme. Rich and sophisticated on the palate with pure, complex flavours of freshly picked black fruit and spices. The finish is long and lively.
