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AI ResearchedThe Fortant de France Terroir d'Altitude Malbec 2024 is a 100% Malbec from the IGP Pays d'Oc appellation, sourced from hand-selected plots on calcareous hillside vineyards at the foot of the Black Mountain in the Languedoc. The grapes are harvested by night and aged for 4 months on fine lees with French oak, delivering a powerful yet elegant style. It has been entered in the IWSC and is one of the more popular Pays d'Oc wines among wine enthusiasts.
Fortant de France
Fortant de France is a leading Languedoc-Roussillon producer described as 'the leader in creating varietal wines from the South of France,' built on the expertise of four generations of winemakers with a focus on terroir-driven expression across the diverse Pays d'Oc region.
Blend
100% Malbec
Tasting Profile
Deep purple-red in colour with a generous and complex nose of plum, violet, and soft peppery spice. The palate is lively and ample, with flavours of dark fruit and spice on a long finish.
Region
IGP Pays d'Oc covers the broad Languedoc-Roussillon area of southern France, where the Terroir d'Altitude vineyards sit on calcareous hillside soils at 50–250 metres, subject to hot, dry days, cool nights, and the drying influence of the Mistral and Tramontane winds — conditions that concentrate flavour and preserve freshness in the grapes.
Price Context
Approximately $11 USD / €11 per 750ml bottle (ex-tax), representing typical value pricing for the IGP Pays d'Oc category.
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