‘Circulade’ is the name given to hillside villages in the Languedoc, built in concentric circles during the Middle Ages to defend against marauders. The vineyards for these wines are located close to the village of Le Pouget, which still has a ‘Circulade’ in its historic centre. The vines are planted on limestone-based soils in the Hérault region of the Southern Languedoc, which lends a particular freshness to the finished wines. The sunny and warm climate here is moderated by cooling coastal breezes from the Mediterranean Sea, ensuring the grapes reach optimum ripeness while retaining lively acidity.
The Circulade wines are made exclusively for Liberty Wines by winemaker Marguerite Vasseur at the Le Pouget-based cooperative winery La Vicomté. Marguerite selects parcels of the best quality fruit during harvest, using stainless-steel to highlight fruit purity and individual varietal characters. The resulting Circulade wines are vibrant, fruit-driven and accessible, offering great value and quality.
