La Loupe Grenache Noir Rouge 2022
Country
France
Region
Languedoc
Producer
Les Vignobles Foncalieu
Grape(s)
Grenache (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Languedoc is a vast region stretching across much of the south and Mediterranean with large volume of IGP wine within the distinct areas of l`Aude, Gard and Hérault and also well known appellations such as Minervois, Corbières, Pic Saint Loup and Fitou. It’s history dates back to the Greeks and Romans as well as monastaries in the Middle Ages. The Languedoc experiences Mediterranean climate with high levels of sunshine and warmth with low rainfall which are all favourable for grape growing. A wide range of grape varieties are grown including Syrah, Grenache and Carignan and the local variety piquepoul making a range of styles of red, white and rosé wines.
Producer
Established in 1967 in Arzens in the Aude, Les Vignobles Foncalieu is a union of cooperative wineries rooted in the heart of the Languedoc. Over 800 growers work everyday to bring the best from the terroirs from Languedoc- Roussillon, to produce exceptional wines. The name Foncalieu is made up of letters of villages in the region of l`Aude - Fonties de Aude, Capendu - Alzonne - Montolieu. Foncalieu are HVE certified, they advocate strongly for biodiversity. The trees and hedges around some of their vineyards provide shelter for bats, which feed on the insects that are harmful to the vines. A virtuous circle.
Tasting Notes
La Loupe is a very approachable, fruit-driven red made from Grenache, grown in the Mediterranean vineyards of the Languedoc. The heat and drying winds keep yields low allowing for concentrated fruit. Effective extraction from the grapes and use of steel tanks helps to preserve the fresh fruit flavours in the final wine. The nose has full impact with a complex mix of juicy ripe red fruits typical of the Languedoc and hints of pepper and herbal scents. On the palate red fruit such as cherry, strawberry and redcurrant continue to persist in a nice smooth and round mouth-filling texture.
Food
Enjoy as an aperitif or a great accompaniment with simple meat dishes such as pizzas, pasta or chicken salads.
