Camí del Drac, Lledoner Pelut, IGP Côtes Catalanes, France, 2024

Producer Profile

Over the last two decades we’ve been creating wines in the wilds of southern France

Embarking on adventures; exploring, discovering and rediscovering remarkable places and vineyard sites. From the foothills and valleys beneath the iconic Pyrénées, out through the gorges to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean. We’ve journeyed with our friends and 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. The wines of Terres Fidèles are designed to express the spirit of this extraordinary place, old vine Grenache, Carignan, Malbec, Cinsault, Viognier and more, that are authentically crafted, small batch wines of the wilds.

Viticulture

Crafted in high-altitude, rugged foothills of the Pyrenees, the fruit is grown in granitic sand at about 550 meters altitude, these grapes shape a wine that stands as a true testament to the history, climate and character that define the Roussillon.

Winemaking

Partial hand-harvest, the wine was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel with a 10 day maceration after which the wine goes through malolactic fermentation.

Tasting Note

Expressive red berry fruit aromas. Velvety texture with ripe black fruit, a twist of liquorice and fresh vibrancy of fruit through to the finish. The Lledoner Pelut exhibits the uniqueness and rarity of both varietal and place.

Food Matching

Lean meats like lamb, venison, and turkey are excellent choices.