COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Fortant
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pinot Noir Réserve Maison Fortant is a red wine from the Pays d'Oc (VdP d'Oc) classification in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Produced by Fortant, a winery with a four-generation history of winemaking in the South of France, this wine highlights the region's terroir and the producer's commitment to noble varietals. Fortant works with over a hundred growers, emphasizing rigorous viticultural practices. The vineyards for this Pinot Noir are located at high altitudes in the Aude and Hérault departments. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its availability in a 1-liter PET bottle, reflecting a focus on practicality and environmental consciousness, alongside its HVE Level 3 certification for high environmental value.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fortant champions sustainability with HVE Level 3 certification.
Fact 02
The wine is available in a practical 1-liter PET bottle.
Fact 03
This Pinot Noir is part of the fixed assortment at Systembolaget in Sweden.
Fact 04
The brand supports local contemporary art.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pinot Noir Réserve Maison Fortant is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in high-altitude vineyards within the Aude and Hérault departments of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine is classified under the Pays d'Oc (VdP d'Oc) designation. Viticultural practices are guided by a commitment to environmental value, as indicated by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 certification. Following harvest, the grapes undergo winemaking processes that include aging on oak, contributing to the wine's complexity. The wine has an alcohol by volume of 12.5%.
