Domaine Les Fouques / Provence La Londe

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A Rare Provençal Biodynamic Estate

Biodynamic viticulture is of surprising rarity in the Provence region given the ideal sunny and windy conditions; one outstanding practitioner is the tiny property of Domaine les Fouques, run by Yves Gros, with the wine made by daughter Christelle. Guinea fowl and chickens are also farmed here. At a mere 17 hectares and in a stunning setting, a visit here offers a somewhat mystical quality.

We are delighted to be now importing all three rosé cuvées from Fouques. These are terroir wines, make no mistake. There are consistencies of quality and style (the peach, melon and slate as the site’s signature) with vintage as the variable. Taste (or drink!) the set together and see concentration and complexity ramp up. Wines transparent of vintage and place – sound like great Burgundy, Barolo or Mosel? This serious and magnificent producer challenges many perceptions and norms of rosé.

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  • Fouques Wine Felixir

    Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition Rose 2023

     $ 38.00 incl. GST

    80% Grenache, 20% Cinsault.

    A dry season sees a slight change in style for this cuvée, sketched in much sharper lines.  It maintains the flesh, density and vinosity of previous releases, though offers far more mineral and acid definition.  Defined by rockmelon and peach fruit flavours, there’s a big additional presence of red fruits – Jonathan apple skins and wild strawberries particularly, with a big pop of garrigue herbs, both aromatically and on the palate.  Finishes fabulously with a cleansing mineral edge, we’re absolutely loving the evolved personality of this wine.

    “Peach tea, melon, a herb and floral perfume, fennel seeds, strawberries too. It’s juicy, but balanced, lots of fresh strawberry and raspberry, bright acidity, a chalky and dusty texture, succulent with it, a glycerol slipperiness, though it finishes tight, with a twist of blood orange and excellent length. Nice.” 92 points, Gary Walsh, Winefront

     

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    Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee l’Aubigue Rose 2023

     $ 42.00 incl. GST

    Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon, indigenous ferment.

    A more gastronomic style here, differentiated by around two days’ maceration, as opposed to the predominantly direct-press style of Cuvée Tradition, but the extra layers don’t get in the way of refreshment factor, in our view the most critical attribute for rosé.

    Aromas of citron, lemon oil, rosemary and thyme, with peaches and apricots, against a bittering quinine/botanical/gin and tonic evocative thread.  Greater palate density and intensity than the Cuvée Tradition, with a finish equally defined by phenolics as mineral.  An excellent contender for tasting menu pairing with virtually unlimited food matching potential from vegetables, cheeses, seafood, light to medium meats and even a savoury pairing for fruit based desserts.

     

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    Domaine Les Fouques Cuvée L’Estelle Rosé 2022

     $ 55.00 incl. GST

    49% Grenache, 36% Cinsault, 11% Syrah and 4% Rolle aka Vermentino, also indigenous ferment.

    Top cuvée from Fouques, concentration and complexity meet tightness and refreshment factor.

    “Classic fleshy and soft Provence rosé here. Rosehip, peach, raspberry, a subtle earthiness and spice. Smooth and creamy, with peach and red fruits, a little tangelo sweetness and tang, and a textured finish of excellent length. Lovely. All just so.”

    93 points, Gary Walsh, Winefront

     

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