Mont Rocher, Malbec, Vieilles Vignes, IGP Pays d'Oc, France, 2024

Producer Profile

The wines of Terres Fidèles are designed to express the spirit of this extraordinary place – old-vine Grenache, Carignan, Malbec, Cinsault, Viognier and more.

All are authentically crafted, small-batch wines of the wilds. As Fergal Tynan MW, founder, explains: “Over the last two decades, we’ve been creating wines in the wilds of south-western France – embarking on adventures; exploring, discovering and rediscovering remarkable places and vineyard sites. From the foothills and valleys beneath the iconic Pyrenees, out through the gorges to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean, we’ve journeyed with our friends – 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.”

Viticulture

Harvested from high-altitude hillside vineyards in the Haute Vallée de Limoux, this Malbec is shaped by rugged, limestone-rich soils and a cool mountain influence. Sourced from expressive old vines, the grapes ripen slowly, developing concentration, freshness and complexity. The result is a wine that combines pure fruit character with a distinctive sense of place, reflecting the region's unique goût de terroir.

Winemaking

Picked at their optimal ripeness, in mid September, the grapes are de-stemmed then crushed, finally they undergo a three weeks maceration in order to carefully extract all their quality. The extraction is made by pumping over during the first ten days of maceration.

Tasting Note

Rich and mouth-watering, displaying blueberry and ripe plum aromas. Smooth and rounded.

Food matching

This wine cries out for barbequed meat or strong cheeses.