# Pinot Noir Réserve Maison Fortant (2023)

- **Producer:** Fortant
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, strawberry, fresh herbs

## About this wine

The Pinot Noir Réserve Maison Fortant is a red wine from the Pays d'Oc (VdP d'Oc) classification in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Produced by Fortant, a winery with a four-generation history of winemaking in the South of France, this wine highlights the region's terroir and the producer's commitment to noble varietals. Fortant works with over a hundred growers, emphasizing rigorous viticultural practices. The vineyards for this Pinot Noir are located at high altitudes in the Aude and Hérault departments. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its availability in a 1-liter PET bottle, reflecting a focus on practicality and environmental consciousness, alongside its HVE Level 3 certification for high environmental value.

## Interesting facts

- Fortant champions sustainability with HVE Level 3 certification.
- The wine is available in a practical 1-liter PET bottle.
- This Pinot Noir is part of the fixed assortment at Systembolaget in Sweden.
- The brand supports local contemporary art.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced acidity make it versatile. It can complement lighter meats and poultry by cutting through richness without overpowering delicate flavors. The fruit notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like herbs, fruits, and earthy vegetables, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The Pinot Noir Réserve Maison Fortant is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in high-altitude vineyards within the Aude and Hérault departments of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine is classified under the Pays d'Oc (VdP d'Oc) designation. Viticultural practices are guided by a commitment to environmental value, as indicated by its Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 certification. Following harvest, the grapes undergo winemaking processes that include aging on oak, contributing to the wine's complexity. The wine has an alcohol by volume of 12.5%.