The vineyard, located in Fontfroide, has been in existence for more than 900 years when the Cistercian religious order planted vines to make wines. The Rule of St. Benedict, which governed the life of the community, allowed them to drink wine. Slowly, over time, the monks selected the best plots, learned the “terroir”, chose the best grape varieties, and developed their winemaking methods. Their wine became quite famous. Nicolas de Chevron-Villette’s philosophy of the “new winegrower” is to make wines with a history! A highly diverse but little-known wine appellation, this winegrowing couple’s achievements makes them stand out from the rest and the beauty of a place which bears the marks of the centuries – that’s how you could sum up the originality of the wines of Abbaye de Fontfroide Abbey.

The vineyard in the heart of the Corbières has always been cultivated in a reasoned way, taking advantage of a varied grape variety.

From this heritage know-how, wines with an atypical signature are born which combine freshness, fruit and finesse. They are the quintessence of this terroir, both shaded and ventilated, which allows slow and controlled maturation.

Abbaye de Fontfroide Via Hominis Blanc 2020 $39.90 (UP $48)

(80% Chardonnay, 20% Vermentino)

Via Hominis bears witness to the time when the agricultural production of the Cistercian monks made the Abbey of Fontfroide a crossroads of exchange and sharing for the whole of Europe. Simple and warm wine for every day, it can be opened at will to delight our palate with its finesse and freshness.

VIA HOMINIS White quantity, Limpid color, luminous yellow. Notes of acacia flowers, white-fleshed fruits, round, generous with a touch of nervousness.

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 8 - 11 C. Good match with aperitif, salads, grilled fish, parillade of fish, Tielle à la Sétoise, cooked cheese

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VIVINO 3.8

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Abbaye de Fontfroide Via Hominis Muscat Sec Blanc 2018 $39.90 (UP $48)

(100% Muscat petits grains)

Via Hominis bears witness to the time when the agricultural production of the Cistercian monks made the Abbey of Fontfroide a crossroads of exchange and sharing for the whole of Europe.

Simple and crunchy everyday wine, we open it as an aperitif to delight our palate with its finesse, its beautiful length and its aromas of exotic fruits.

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 8 - 11 C. Good match with aperitif, salads, grilled fish, parillade of fish, Tielle à la Sétoise, cooked cheese

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VIVINO 3.7

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Abbaye Fontfroide Via Hominis Rouge 2018 $42 (UP $48)

Destemming and pressing straight after picking. Fermentation under controlled temperatures (28°C).

Mechanical juice extraction using the regular pumping-over technique. Maceration of between 10 to 15 days after fermentation.

Aged in traditional semi-buried concrete vats covered with Languedoc bricks. The wine is Purply red. Small red and black fruits. Pleasant, fresh and uncomplicated with long-lasting aromas

Age of the vine: 12 years

Ageing potential: 2 years

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 16 C to 18 C. Good match with everyday dishes, charcuterie, roast chicken or Basque-style spicy chicken, Mexican fajitas, pizza, soft cheeses.

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VIVINO 3.8

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Abbaye Fontfroide Via Hominis Rouge 2020 $42 (UP $48)

 (50% Merlot, 25% Grenache, 25% Syrah)

Purply red. Small red and black fruits. Pleasant, fresh and uncomplicated with long-lasting aromas

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 16 C to 18 C. Good match with Everyday cuisine, cold cuts, chilli chicken, ham pizza and fresh cheese.

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VIVINO 3.9

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Abbaye de Fontfroide Ocellus Rouge 2019 $44 (UP $48)

(50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir 25% Mourvèdre)

Robe, limpid, purplish, purple reflections. Notes of sour cherries, cherries, currants, blueberries. Round, gourmet, spicy notes on the finish

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 16 C to 18 C. Good match with tapas aperitif, grilled meats, veal chop with Sichuan peppers.

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VIVINO 3.9

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Abbaye Fontfroide Deo Gratias Rouge 2016 $49.90 (UP $68)

Destemming and pressing straight after picking. Fermentation under controlled temperatures (28°C). Mechanical juice extraction using the regular pumping-over technique. Maceration of between 10 to 15 days after fermentation.

Aged in traditional semi-buried concrete vats covered with Languedoc bricks. Purply red. Small red and black fruits. Pleasant, fresh and uncomplicated with long-lasting aromas

Age of the vine: 12 years

Ageing potential: 2 years

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at 16 C to 18 C. Good match with everyday dishes, charcuterie, roast chicken or Basque-style spicy chicken, Mexican fajitas, pizza, soft cheeses.

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VIVINO 3.8

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Abbaye de Fontfroide Deo Gratias Rouge 2017 $49.90 (UP $68)

(60% Syrah, 40% Grenache)

Smooth, generous, sweet, thinly wooded supported by silky tannins, with persistent spicy notes and peppery.

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at Room temperature. Good match with Red meat, Roasted leg.

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VIVINO 4.2

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Abbaye de Fontfroide Deo Gratias Rouge 2018 $49.90 (UP $68)

(60% Syrah, 40% Grenache)

Deep color, garnet reflections, amber. Notes of cassis, black fruits, blackberries. Generous and elegant, good length.

Culinary Recommendation: To be served at Room temperature. Good match with Red meat, Roasted leg.

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VIVINO 4.4

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