Who makes it
At Cave de Crouseilles, vignerons work together in a cooperative founded by pioneers committed to preserving regional traditions. Its work covers the Madiran appellation. The winemaking philosophy uses a haute couture approach to territory and terroir. The range separates red and white wines through different appellation names. Family winemaking traditions passed down from elder generations continue within the cooperative.
Where it grows
The Madiran vineyard sits in southwest France, with Cave de Crouseilles at its heart. Les Frondeurs Madiran, the red wine, carries the Madiran appellation. Les Frondeurs Blanc, the white wine, carries Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh. An appellation name identifies the defined wine place printed on a label. The two bottles use different geographic names for their red and white styles.
What they make
The Les Frondeurs line includes Les Frondeurs Madiran, a 2023 red AOC Madiran wine, and Les Frondeurs Blanc, a 2022 white Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wine. Les Frondeurs Madiran has a nuanced, fruity taste with plum, blackcurrant, blueberry, lavender and dark cherry. Les Frondeurs Blanc is the white wine in the pair and has its own appellation name.