Winery Overview
Sebastian Vicente helms the purposeful Domaine de Fondrèche, which was founded in 1991. Located in Mont Ventoux, an area famous for the Tour de France, Sebastian continues the estate’s laser focus on preserving the vineyards and land that they own. Their goal has always been to minimize their impact to the environment, and they do so with zero use of herbicides, and an emphasis on using green fertilizers like various plants.
Their 40 hectares are split into 3 parcels: First, an area with stony soil, chalky surface and sandy clay texture for reds. Second, a sand and silt filled parcel perfect for Rosé. Last, an area with chalky soils where their white grapes grow.
All winemaking is without sulfites, and they utilize Ovoid tanks during production.
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Vineyard
Single parcel of Serine Syrah planted in 1955. Grown on the heart of the Fondrèche Plateau, an area with old alluvial limestone and a clay/sandy texture. Grenache is from 80+ yr old vines. 100% Certified Organic
Terroir
STONY SOIL FLINT / CRYSTALLINE PLATEAU
From old alluvium, limestone from the surface with a clay-sandy texture. The most beautiful exhibition and soil structure of the plateau with the cuvée Il était une fois.
