La Loupe is a very approachable, fruit-driven red made from Grenache, grown in the Mediterranean vineyards of the Languedoc. The heat and drying winds keep yields low allowing for concentrated fruit. Effective extraction from the grapes and use of steel tanks helps to preserve the fresh fruit flavours in the final wine. The nose has full impact with a complex mix of juicy ripe red fruits typical of the Languedoc and hints of pepper and herbal scents. On the palate red fruit such as cherry, strawberry and redcurrant continue to persist in a nice smooth and round mouth-filling texture.

Established in 1967 in Arzens in the Aude, Les Vignobles Foncalieu is a union of cooperative wineries rooted in the heart of the Languedoc. Over 800 growers work everyday to bring the best from the terroirs from Languedoc- Roussillon, to produce exceptional wines. The name Foncalieu is made up of letters of villages in the region of l`Aude - Fonties de Aude, Capendu - Alzonne - Montolieu. Foncalieu are HVE certified, they advocate strongly for biodiversity. The trees and hedges around some of their vineyards provide shelter for bats, which feed on the insects that are harmful to the vines. A virtuous circle.