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Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière

Julie Brosselin & Ivo Ferreira

Julie Brosselin & Ivo Ferreira

Languedoc

Montpeyroux

Julie Brosselin and Ivo Ferreira are two confidential winemakers united in the name of love and who created a new label together: Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière (“the cicadas in the anthill”). The estate is nestled in the hills of Montpeyroux, Languedoc, just 30 km from the Mediterranean Sea. Their journey began in 2016 when they pooled their expertise and resources to cultivate 4 hectares of organic vineyards. Over time, thanks to the remoteness of their parcels in the backcountry of Languedoc, they expanded the estate to 10 hectares. Julie, with her background at Le Petit Domaine, and Ivo, a Portuguese-born vigneron with experience alongside renowned names like Jean-Marc Brignot and Château Le Puy, bring a wealth of knowledge to their venture. Their vineyards thrive on the arid, stony foothills of Larzac, part of the Massif Central, benefiting from the region’s significant annual rainfall and summer thunderstorms that replenish springs and groundwater, ensuring vine growth during drought periods.
At Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière, winemaking follows a philosophy of organic viticulture and minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, and aged in large old barrels without fining or filtration. Sulfur is used sparingly, only when absolutely necessary. Their macerated whites—orange wines—are extraordinary: radiant and textural, with layers of dried herbs, candied citrus, stone fruits, and subtle spice. The skin contact gives them a gentle tannic grip and a vibrant, persistent finish, making them both powerful and ethereal. Reds, from Grenache, Syrah, and other Larzac varietals, are equally expressive, reflecting the minerality and heat of their stony slopes. Each cuvée, whether white, orange, or red, embodies the couple’s meticulous care, the remoteness of their vineyards, and the singular Mediterranean terroir. The wines are alive, precise, and full of personality, offering a rare, unforgettable tasting experience, a true tribute to the passion and vision of Julie and Ivo.
Winemaker : Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière
Country : France
Wine Region : Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc
Town : Montpeyroux
Main Grapes : Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Grenache Blanc, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Merlot, Grenache Noir
Farming : Organic, No additives
Vineyard : 10 hectares
First Vintage : 2014 Julie, 2009 Ivo : 2016 Les Cigales
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