Clos Fantine, "Tradition" Faugeres 2019

Growers: Olivier, Corine & Carole AndrieuRegion: Faugeres, LangedocGrape Varieties:  Carignan, Cinsault, GrenacheViticulture: Practicing OrganicCategory: RedSize: 750ml   Clos Fantine is a small, family-run winery in La Liquière, located in the hills in the commune of Faugères. Having inherited the winery from their father, Olivier, Corine & Carole Andrieu continue the farming and winemaking tradition, but have taken it in a more natural direction. The property comprises around 30-hectares of organic vineyards, in which Mourvèdre, Grenache, Terret Blanc and Gris, Cinsault, Syrah and Aramon (a very old variety, planted in 1915) grow. The vines were freed from their trellising system around tw The Andrieus do not plough the soil as they feel that this upsets the natural balance, and that the hot Languedoc sunshine and strong winds would dry the soil out too much if ploughed, leading to erosion of the already thin topsoil. Sunshine is not a problem in this part of the world, but l