Faugères- Clos Fantine
Clos Fantine Faugères 'Cuvée Tradition' Rouge 2022
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | Faugères, Languedoc, France | 14% ABV | Natural Red Wine
Immerse yourself in the wild, soulful essence of Clos Fantine Faugères 'Cuvée Tradition' Rouge 2022, a natural red wine from the schist-laden hills of Faugères, Languedoc. Crafted by siblings Carole, Corine, and Olivier Andrieu at their family-run 30-hectare estate in Cabrerolles, this blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (from 90+ year-old vines) is a vibrant testament to organic viticulture and minimal intervention.
Grown on slate soils and gobelet-pruned for resilience against the southern sun, the grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with native yeasts in concrete vats. The process includes 1/3 whole-cluster and 2/3 de-stemmed fruit, with no fining, filtration, or added sulfites. Aged for two winters in concrete, the result is a medium-bodied wine with peppery, herbaceous aromas, crunchy red and dark fruit notes (cherry, blackberry), and hints of smoke and garrigue. Its zesty acidity and balanced rusticity make it a versatile match for cassoulet, grilled lamb with rosemary, or winter veggie lasagna. Serve slightly chilled after a 30-minute decant to reveal its full depth
Faugeres / Languedoc
Biodynamic estate run by siblings Carole, Olivier in Faugeres ,
Clos fantine was conceived by there father who wholly applied biodynamic methods ,no vinification additives, No sulfates are used in production or bottling.
No fertillîzer has been used for around 50 years, Vines therefore have acquired the term governments l love to hate ‘Natural Immunity`, making them largly resitastant to sickness and disease.
No plowing is used on the estate instead leaving the ground natural allowing for the natural ecosystem to thrive, using only sheep to keep the grasses and weeds in check.
