Clos Fantine is run by the Andrieu siblings Carole, Corinne and Olivier, who inherited their family’s vines in the hills of Faugères in the late 1990s. From the outset they embraced organic farming and a low intervention approach, working without sulphur, filtration or additives in the cellar. Their 30 hectares of vines lie on rugged schist soils at high altitude in the Languedoc, surrounded by garrigue and wild forest. The climate is Mediterranean but tempered by cool winds and high diurnal range which brings balance and freshness to the grapes. The domaine has gained cult status over the years for its purity of fruit, authenticity and refusal to compromise.
The 2020 Faugères Tradition is a blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from old vines, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in concrete. Each variety is vinified separately and blended just before bottling. No sulphur is used at any stage. The vintage was dry but not excessively hot, producing concentrated fruit with good acidity and lift. The wine is wild yet composed with notes of black olive, plum skin, dried thyme and graphite. Structured but fluid, it offers a deep connection to place with the aromatic density of the garrigue and the savoury stamp of Faugères schist. A wine that feels alive, vibrant and completely untamed.
Origin Faugères, Languedoc, France
Grapes Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Vintage 2020
Alcohol 13.5%
Style Wild Earthy Mediterranean Red
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Organic, Indigenous Yeasts, No Sulphur, Aged in Concrete, No Fining or Filtration
Notes Natural, Unfiltered, No Added Sulphites, Old Vines
UNITED KINGDOM
All orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
· Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day.
· On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.99 for orders under £80
· £5.99 for orders over £80
· FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £9.99 for orders under £150
· FREE for orders over £150
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
