La Vie En Orange Organic Francois Ducrot 2025

Region

The department of Hérault lies to the northeast of the Aude and west of the Gard, centred on the town of Montpellier. Much of the Coteaux du Languedoc falls within this rugged warm region. The terroir on this south-facing amphitheatre is classically Mediterranean, and the landscape is dominated by garrigue-covered limestone hills and plateaus. During the growing season, the temperatures are moderated by refreshing sea breezes from the Mediterranean that sweep through the vineyards, cooling the grapes and slowing ripening. The Hérault is a successful host to the classic Bordeaux varietals as well as Chardonnay and the Rhône`s Syrah, Grenache and Viognier.

Producer

The story begins in 2015 with François who, after studying enology, was the manager of Domaine Enclos de la Croix, in Lansargues (Hérault, South of France) which he converted to organic vine growing, and focused winemaking on no addition of sulphites. Eventually he decided to work in partnership with Languedoc grape growers to obtain the most beautiful grapes and create a range of organic wines. At the time of the harvest, these grapes are bought and then vinified by François in his cellar in Lansargues. The range of wines are all certified organic and are modernly imagined to enhance an ancestral know-how.

Tasting Notes

This fantastic orange wine is made with the juice in contact with the skins for 2 weeks, giving the wine a beautiful bright orange colour and all the lovely aromas and flavours to follow. Made with a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, grapes local to the Languedoc region. The nose welcomes you with aromas of apples, pears and orange blossom as well as some sweet citrus notes, which follow through on the palate with pleasant hint of peach and lychee and light tannins that are typical in this style of wine.

Food

Pairs well with spicy dishes and light salads or delicate cheeses.