Vineyards, Grape Varieties and Winegrowers
A contrasting appellation defined by two distinct terroirs
A land of wine since antiquity, Fitou is also the oldest AOC in Languedoc, recognized as early as 1948. Located in the Aude department, this typically Mediterranean terroir is often swept by the Tramontane or the Cers , the two prevailing winds. With their ability to disperse the clouds, they contribute to a high level of sunshine, resulting in mild winters and dry summers. Divided between the Mediterranean and the Corbières , the Fitou AOC is spread across two distinct terroirs: to the east, overlooked by the Leucate plateau, the vineyards reach the sea and the lagoons. Here, they benefit from predominantly clay-limestone soils. To the west, on steeper slopes where schist is present, they nestle against Mont Tauch.
Fitou wines
From this variety of geological layers emerges a whole palette of expressive nuances. As in the neighboring Aspres region, black grape varieties dominate, including Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. They give substance to sun-drenched and complex red wines, whose specific characteristics, inherited from the appellation's two terroirs, allow for a perfect harmony of flavors inspired by land and sea. Contributing to the richness of the vineyard, Vin doux naturel de Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes are also produced within the appellation's terroir.
Meetings with winemakers from Fitou
