Alice au pays des Vermeils 2021

🍇Lledoner Pelut and Carignan

This full-bodied wine is bursting with ripe black fruits. Animal and undergrowth notes complete the wine. A distinctly southern French, complex wine. Lovely with charcuterie, duck breast with cherries, marinated game or mushroom risotto.

Lledoner Pelut, also known as 'Hairy Grenache', is known for its distinctive appearance with its hairy leaves and clusters of small, dark-skinned berries. This grape variety is highly prized for its ability to produce wines with intense flavors and aromas. The wines made from Lledoner Pelut grapes are often described as full-bodied and rich with notes of dark fruits such as blackberries and black cherries. They also exhibit hints of spices, such as black pepper and cloves, which add complexity to the overall flavor profile.

La Cave aux Fioles, located in Rivesaltes north of Perpignan, is a small organic estate run by winemaker Carlos Badia, who offers an exclusive production of natural and artisanal wines. The cellar is located in an old chapel (14th century), which allows him to vinify cuvées that are authentic and without unnecessary additives.