La Folle Noire d’Ambat is 100% Negrette, queen of the Fronton appellation. Gravity fed into small open vat with gentle crushing. Wild yeast traditional fermentation for about two weeks and then aged for 8 months in 20hl vats. The nose shows dark cherries and wild flowers, intensely aromatic on the palate with supple tannins.
DOMAINE LE ROC, Ribes family, Fronton
For the last 30 years, the Ribes family has been farming their 24 hectares with respect for all living things. They produce wines with immense character, the local grape Négrette is predominent, with Syrah and Cabernet. The new generation, represented by Anne and Gregoire Ribes are slowly taking over the reins.