{"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","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/products\/domaine-de-la-rochelierre-fitou-tradition","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}