The Fitou Heights

9,50 euros

The Fitou Heights

9,50 euros

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Description

🍷 Les Hauts Fitou – Vignobles Foncalieu

The character of Carignan, at the heart of a generous and spicy Fitou

Between the Mediterranean and the Corbières hills, Fitou produces red wines marked by their southern character. With Les Hauts Fitou, Vignobles Foncalieu showcases three emblematic grape varieties of this appellation: Carignan, Grenache noir, and Syrah.

This cuvée captivates with its expression of ripe fruit and sweet spices. Its full-bodied and structured palate extends into a licorice-scented finish, giving it a delightful signature. A red wine with character to enjoy with duck breast, grilled meat, or aged cheese.


🔍 Key characteristics:

  • Producer: Vignobles Foncalieu

  • Cuvee: Les Hauts Fitou

  • Appellation: AOP Fitou

  • Vintage: 2022

  • Wine region: Languedoc – Aude

  • Grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache noir, and Syrah

  • Color: Red

  • Alcohol content: 13.5% ABV

  • Volume: 75 cl


👁️ Wine characteristics:

Appearance: A deep and luminous ruby red.

Nose: A concentrated bouquet with aromas of ripe fruit, accompanied by notes of sweet spices.

Palate: The texture is full-bodied and well structured. The fruit expresses itself generously, supported by a balanced framework that gives the tasting depth.

Finish: Lingering, marked by delicate notes of licorice.


🍽️ Food and wine pairings:

Its fruity and spicy character naturally complements generous cuisine, particularly meats and dishes with bold flavors.

  • 🦆 Duck: roasted duck breast, confit duck, and sautéed potatoes.

  • 🥩 Red meats: grilled ribeye, entrecôte, and bavette.

  • 🍖 Lamb: herb-roasted leg of lamb and confit shoulder.

  • 🍲 Slow-cooked dishes: beef daube and civet.

  • 🧀 Cheese: characterful aged cheeses.

Our suggestion: roasted duck breast accompanied by melt-in-the-mouth potatoes. The richness of the meat pairs with the wine's full-bodied structure, while its fruity and licorice notes prolong the flavors of the dish.


🕰️ Tasting and storage advice:

Serving temperature: around 16°C.

Preparation: open the bottle about 30 minutes before the meal to allow the aromas to develop.

Aging potential: we recommend enjoying this vintage now, so you can appreciate its full-bodied texture and licorice finish.

Storage: keep the bottle on its side, in a cool cellar, away from light and temperature fluctuations.


🌿 Terroir and expertise:

Located in the southern Corbières, the Fitou vineyard benefits from a sunny Mediterranean climate and schistose and limestone soils.

This cuvee combines Carignan, Grenache noir, and Syrah: the first provides structure, the second fruity generosity, and the third spicy nuances.

Aging in stainless steel tanks preserves the expression of the fruit and produces a full-bodied red with notes of ripe fruit, sweet spices, and licorice.

 

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