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Languedoc
Languedoc

GRANDS teRRoiRS

De foRtANt 2016

Fortant’s goal is to introduce consumers to the remarkable
crus of the Languedoc with old vines and higher-altitude vineyards
through the brand’s Languedoc appellations.

The vines of the languedoc, the biggest foothills of the Cévennes, in a very narrow minerality. It contains 35% Mourvèdre for
winegrowing region in the world, produce strip along the slope facing the Mediterranean. structure, and the remaining 5% Grenache
a wealth of wines from a diverse range of It only produces red wines. for body. each varietal is vinified separately
terroirs, varietals, geography, and climats This cuvée is 50% Carignan grown on and half the cuvée is aged in wood to bring
where vines can flourish. This is demon- schist. It expresses itself with brio, with length and complexity, the other half in
strated by those exceptional sites that aromas that are intense yet sophisticated. concrete vats for sophistication and fruit.
have come together under the languedoc Syrah (25%) and Mourvèdre (25%) bring Minervois La Livinière organic Cru du
AOP since 2007. elegance and structure. It is vinified like Languedoc AOp: Freshness and power.
This classification forms a pyramid, the a Pic-Saint-loup. A fruity red that would be the perfect
base of which is composed of the régio- Pic-Saint-Loup Cru du Languedoc AOP: accompaniment for duck breast, chicken
nale languedoc AOP. The middle layer is Intense flavors of red fruits with aromas Colombo, or a grape clafoutis.
comprised of the Grands Vins du languedoc of the garrigue make this wine a perfect The vines of La Livinière produce powerful
AOP, whose character is marked by their partner for wild boar pâté, cassoulet, or and elegant red wines. They are located
terroir. At the top of the pyramid are the rack of lamb with rosemary. in the heart of the Minervois, in the Petit
Crus du languedoc AOP, a total of five These vines plunge their roots deep into Causse region, on the foothills of the
complex and rare wines. Montagne Noire range. The vines flourish
a wide variety of soils: Hard limestone,
And now, after a year of ageing, the 2016 soft limestone, conglomerates, dolomite on south-facing slopes of schist, sandstone,
vintage is finally available! rock, scree, and marl. Grown up against quartz, limestone, and clay. low rainfall is
Saint-Chinian Berlou grand Vin du Languedoc the foothills of the Cévennes, this is the compensated for by cooler nights at this
AOP: richness and power with chocolatey part of the languedoc that gets the most altitude. Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre
and black berry flavors. A red with character rainfall, and it is also one of the best for combine in a masterful trio that offers a
that is perfect for game, blue cheese, or maximum expression of the Syrah grape. haunting expression through this wine.
an intense chocolate dessert. The wine is 60% Syrah grown on marl and
The vines of Berlou are tucked into the sandstone for aromatic sophistication and

new
Fortant Grande Nuit
in two-liter boxes
Three colors in an xl format available in
spring!
Two red cuvées: Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc and a
Merlot/Cabernet-Sauvignon blend
rosé: Merlot
White: A blend of Terret and Chardonnay
Proud of its southern origins, La Grande
Nuit has built its reputation on nighttime
harvesting, which preserves the freshness,
vivacity and bite in the fruit.

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