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Chute Libre from Terrain Vague is a red wine with an unusual story rooted in old Carignan vines from Fitou in the Languedoc region. Its journey began when the original 2022 vintage didn't finish fermenting, leaving a bit of residual sugar. To continue the process, the winemaker added freshly harvested Macabeo grapes from 2023, allowing them to soak for two months. This creative approach also included topping up with lees from another cuvée, giving Chute Libre extra character. The result is a light, lively red with a noticeably zesty acidity and a vibrant, fluid texture. It's a playful yet engaging wine that showcases the imaginative style of Terrain Vague, making it perfect for those who enjoy a bright twist on traditional reds.
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Margot - Domaine Lampyres - François-Xavier Dauré
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Margot is a light red from Roussillon that sits happily between a deeper rosé and a juicy red, made mostly from old-vine Grenache Noir with Carignan and a touch of Mourvèdre. The grapes come from organic vineyards on schist and clay-limestone soils around Espira-de-l’Agly, giving the wine both fruit and a clear mineral edge. Carignan and Mourvèdre are pressed directly for a very lightly coloured juice, while the Grenache spends a week in whole bunches before pressing. Everything ferments with native yeasts in tank and is bottled unfined and unfiltered with only a tiny amount of sulphur, so what you taste is very close to the fruit. In the glass, Margot shows red fruit notes with a gentle yoghurt-and-cream feel, lifted by hints of thyme and a flinty touch. It’s an easy, refreshing red that you can even serve slightly cool, ideal for relaxed meals and sharing with friends.
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