{"product_id":"felicette-first-contact-igp-cotes-catalanes-roussillon-france-2025","title":"Felicette, First Contact, IGP Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, France, 2025","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProducer Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Terres Fidèles are designed to express the spirit of this extraordinary place – old-vine Grenache, Carignan, Malbec, Cinsault, Viognier and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on the northern side of the Agly Valley near Maury,the vines here thrive in black schist soils, which retain heat and provide excellent drainage, enhancing the wines' fresh, mineral character. The Mediterranean climate, with low rainfall and warm, dry conditions, contributes to low yields and vibrant, balanced fruit. The valley offers well-draining soils and a balanced ripening environment, resulting in a skin contact wine with bright, fresh flavours and intriguing minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stellar skin contact wine is a co-fermentation of Grenache Gris and Muscat. The grapes, harvested in late August, were destemmed and then left for a temperature-controlled maceration with daily pump-overs. After 20 days, it was ready to be pressed off to finish its fermentation. Chilled, the bright zest of citrus peel takes centre stage. As it gently warms to room temperature, its complexities deepen, revealing an interplay of floral and spice notes and culminating in a vibrant, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003eCitrus and lychee are met with mature floral notes as well as fine and sweet spice. Lively and fresh with acidity that balances beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFood matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged cheeses, root vegetables with honey and spice, seafood and all things Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMuscat 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache Gris 30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-icons\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancewine.com\/images\/Vegitarian.svg\" alt=\"Vegetarian\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancewine.com\/Images\/Vegan.svg\" alt=\"Vegan\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill wine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5626\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iona Craft Shop OFF SALES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58311978713469,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0163\/7846\/files\/BOTTLE_5626.png?v=1782485019","url":"https:\/\/www.ionacraftshop.com\/products\/felicette-first-contact-igp-cotes-catalanes-roussillon-france-2025","provider":"Iona Craft Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}