Carignan - Cami del Drac - Roussilon - France

PRODUCER PROFILE

The wines of Terres Fidèles are designed to express the spirit of this extraordinary place – old-vine Grenache, Carignan, Malbec, Cinsault, Viognier and more.

All are authentically crafted, small-batch wines of the wilds. As Fergal Tynan MW, founder, explains: “Over the last two decades, we’ve been creating wines in the wilds of south-western France – embarking on adventures; exploring, discovering and rediscovering remarkable places and vineyard sites. From the foothills and valleys beneath the iconic Pyrenees, out through the gorges to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean, we’ve journeyed with our friends – exceptional growers who excel at their craft and have an inherent respect for the land that they and theirs are a part of. It is these people and places that inspire our winemaking.”

VITICULTURE

These old vines of 50-60 years of age are rooted in the hills of the north-west of Perpignan on clay and limestone terraces alongside the Têt River.

WINEMAKING

Grapes are hand-picked and transported to the cellar where a mix of whole bunch carbonic and traditional fermentation takes place. We treat Carignan in this very gentle way to promote its distinctive bright red fruit character. We then press the wine very gently and use the first pressed wine.

TASTING NOTE

Expressive, aromatic and rounded. Ripe black fruits combine with red fruit and a touch of savoury smokiness through to the finish.

FOOD MATCHING

Rich poultry dishes like duck or turkey, pork and bean stews.