{"title":"Domaine de la Rochelierre | Fitou","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/La_Rocheliere_Property_Banner.jpg?v=1788892030\" alt=\"Domaine de la Rochelierre Winery\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in the heart of the beautiful \u003cb\u003eFitou wine region\u003c\/b\u003e right along the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, \u003cb\u003eDomaine de la Rochelierre\u003c\/b\u003e is a brilliant fifteen-hectare family estate that truly captures the wild essence of the \u003cb\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/b\u003e. Currently guided by the passionate husband-and-wife team of Jean-Marie and Emilie Fabre, this fourth-generation property produces wonderfully vibrant, highly expressive \u003cb\u003eSouthern French wines\u003c\/b\u003e that are heavily influenced by the fragrant rosemary and thyme growing naturally around the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly sets this estate apart is its absolute dedication to the health of the soil. Since the late nineteen-seventies, the family has practised a highly specific approach to farming that relies on nourishing the vines with natural mineral plant nutrition rather than harsh chemical treatments. By carefully ploughing the earth up to ten times a year, they encourage the vine roots to grow incredibly deep into the ground. This clever technique naturally protects the plants from the fierce summer heat and drought, resulting in a \u003cb\u003eFitou red wine\u003c\/b\u003e that feels brilliantly concentrated and effortlessly balanced in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure all that hard work in the vineyard translates perfectly into the bottle, Jean-Marie and Emilie recently built a state-of-the-art modern cellar. This allows them to handle classic local grape varieties like Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah with immense care and precision, securing the highest level of environmental certification in the process. Whether you are opening a bottle for a quiet evening or pouring generous glasses to match a hearty weekend beef stew, these are deeply inviting, fruit-driven wines that offer a wonderfully authentic taste of the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOMAINE DE LA ROCHELIERRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-rochelierre-fitou-tradition","title":"Domaine de la Rochelierre Fitou Tradition 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eDomaine de la Rochelierre Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e is a brilliantly expressive \u003cb\u003eFitou red wine\u003c\/b\u003e that brings the wild, sun-drenched character of the Mediterranean coast straight to the dining table. Crafted by the passionate husband-and-wife team of Jean-Marie and Emilie Fabre, this highly approachable bottle offers an authentic taste of southern France. It is wonderfully rich and fruit-forward, perfectly capturing the rustic charm of the region without ever feeling heavy or overwhelming on the palate. To create such a lively and balanced profile, the estate carefully blends classic local grape varieties - predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eCarignan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache \u003c\/strong\u003e- grown on deep clay and limestone soils. The family employs a highly specific method of natural farming, ploughing the earth extensively to force the vine roots deep underground. This protects the grapes from the intense summer heat, allowing them to ripen steadily while retaining a crucial freshness. Once in the cellar, the wine is crafted entirely without oak ageing to ensure the bright, energetic fruit flavours remain completely unmasked. In the glass, this generous \u003cb\u003eLanguedoc red wine\u003c\/b\u003e opens with inviting aromas of dark blackberry and crushed plum, followed closely by the distinctive scent of wild rosemary and thyme from the surrounding coastal hills. The finish is remarkably smooth and gently spiced with a crack of black pepper. It is a fantastic choice for hearty dining, effortlessly complementing a slow-cooked beef stew, roasted lamb chops, or a rich, heavily seasoned sausage casserole. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA wonderfully rustic and deeply fruity red loaded with dark berries, pepper, and wild herbs...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Rochelierre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58651645903229,"sku":"A23ROCHELIERRETRADITIONFITOU","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/FitouTraditionBottle.jpg?v=1788893130"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/La_Rochelerre_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1788892218","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-de-la-rochelierre.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}