Fredéric Garrabou grows the grapes and Xavier Roger is winemaker for this cracking wine. Fred was born in the small village of Limoux, situated amongst the Languedoc vineyards. His father and both his grandfathers were vine growers, and he grew up immersed in the vineyards, assisting his father from a young age. The cultivation of vines has always captivated him, as he believes that the finest wines are crafted in the vineyard.
The Big Beltie Cabernet Sauvignon requires perfectly ripe grapes to show its full potential. Xavier looks for the right moment for the harvest of each particular vineyard, ensuring perfect phenolic maturity. The grapes are destemmed, crushed and then sent to maceration for about ten weeks. This long process is ideal to extract the fruity character of the variety. Approximately one third of the blend is aged with half-toasted French oak which adds complexity to the wine.
Rich, ripe, blackcurrant and cassis fruit, with smoky and peppery hints. Lovely mingling of thyme and tarragon bring herbal fragrance. Plush and velvety with ripe tannins and a savoury coffee note with a delicate hint of oak. Easy and full of southern sunshine
