{"title":"Le Bout du Monde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdouard Laffitte\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearly an emblematic winemaker of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\" title=\"Roussillon\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/languedoc-roussillon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoussillon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e scene. He has been living in this region for over ten years. After working for several years at the \u003cstrong\u003eEstézargues cooperative cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gard, and alongside renowned winegrowers like \u003cstrong\u003eJean-François Nicq\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine des Foulards Rouges\u003c\/strong\u003e, he felt the desire to embark on a \u003cstrong\u003esolo wine adventure natural\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eTo do this, he had to create his own estate, despite his lack of agricultural training. Chance worked out when \u003cstrong\u003eLoïc Roure\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine du Possible\u003c\/strong\u003e acquired a former cooperative cellar in Lansac, in the Roussillon region, and suggested that Edouard settle there. However, the vines still had to be found, and it was in a region nicknamed \"\u003cstrong\u003eJajakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by the two friends, located at altitude with a rather northern exposure, that Edouard chose to set up. The landscape is characterized by abundant stones, appreciable quantities of vines, and of course, the Mediterranean sun. The name of the domain, “\u003cstrong\u003eLe Bout du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e”, was self-evident, in homage to this relative isolation. \u003cbr\u003eThe year \u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e marked Edouard's first vintage, but it was accompanied by difficulties linked to the vinification of wines without inputs. It was necessary to re-adapt viticultural practices to these arid lands, after decades of intensive weeding. However, thanks to patience, determination, experience and strong support, Edouard managed to overcome these obstacles. \u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine du Bout du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e today extends over more than \u003cstrong\u003e7 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, spread over three communes, with varied soils such as \u003cstrong\u003egneiss\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eschists\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egranite arenas\u003c\/strong\u003e. The harvest is carried out \u003cstrong\u003emanually\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vinification favors\u003cstrong\u003e carbonic maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elow temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the wines are never filtered. The result of more than ten years of hard work is a range of vibrant, energetic vintages, including \u003cstrong\u003eL'Échappée Belle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBrave Margot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLa Luce\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTam-Tam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHop-là\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAvec le Temps\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reflect the unique character of the terroir and Edouard's passion for \u003cstrong\u003enatural wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Domaine du Bout du Monde thus embodies the innovative spirit and success of this new generation of Roussillon winegrowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/le-bout-du-monde.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}