Fitou wine: the oldest appellation d'origine contrôlée in Languedoc

Less well known than the famous southern French vineyards behind Pic Saint Loup AOC wines and Corbières AOC wines, Fitou wine nevertheless comes from the oldest AOC appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon

Bordering the Corbières massif yet closer to the Mediterranean Sea, the Fitou vineyard is exposed to the region’s characteristic wind, the Tramontane. This cold, dry, powerful wind ‘clears’ the clouds from the sky, giving the vines ideal sunshine.

Part of the Héritage range, which brings together the iconic wines of the Occitanie region, the An 990 Fitou cuvée is carefully produced to reveal all the characteristics of its terroir. An 990 Fitou refers to the date of the first written record of the Fitou estate.

Explore all the Languedoc-Roussillon wines in the Héritage range.

Looking more closely at the tasting experience offered by this Gérard Bertrand wine, this Héritage 990 vintage ranks among the best Fitou wines.

Its beautiful garnet colour invites you to taste it, while the nose reveals aromas of ripe fruit, spices and blackcurrant buds. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a velvety texture and wonderfully soft tannins. A bottle of Fitou AOC is best served at 18°C.

For a successful food and wine pairing, enjoy a glass of Fitou wine with grilled meats or, more generally, rich beef or game dishes.