COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache Tinta
PRODUCER
Les Foulards Rouges
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Octobre Rouge by Les Foulards Rouges is a Vin de France from the Roussillon region, specifically Montesquieu-des-Albères. Produced by Jean-François Nicq, a winemaker influenced by natural wine pioneers, the wine is crafted with a philosophy of minimal intervention. The vineyards are situated close to the Mediterranean, benefiting from its moderating influence on the warm Roussillon climate. The wine is known for its freshness and is designed for early consumption, embodying the principles of natural winemaking. The producer's name, 'Les Foulards Rouges,' is a tribute to the writer Frédéric Fajardie.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Foulards Rouges' honors writer Frédéric Fajardie.
Fact 02
This wine is Roussillon's take on a 'nouveau-style' wine.
Fact 03
Vineyards are less than 10km from the Mediterranean Sea.
Fact 04
It's bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Octobre Rouge is produced using natural winemaking methods. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo carbonic maceration, potentially with whole bunches, for about ten days at low temperatures to retain fruit purity. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks over six weeks. The wine is aged for a short period of one month in used 500-liter barrels. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without any added sulfites, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention and natural expression.
